United States forces have launched strikes against Iran following the downing of a US helicopter. President Donald Trump stated the response was powerful. Iran's state media reported attacks on Qeshm island and Sirik. Iran's Foreign Minister vowed a strong response to any aggression. The incident complicates peace deal efforts and a fragile ceasefire.

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In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.”

US forces carried out strikes against Iran on Tuesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter a day earlier by the Islamic…

The alleged shoot-down came hours after a US fighter jet fired on a Palau-flagged commercial tanker accused of attempting to outrun the US blockade of Iran.

US president says that, although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.

US President Donald Trump said Iran downed a sophisticated Apache helicopter. The incident occurred overnight while the aircraft patrolled the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump…

The US military says the two crew members were rescued by a sea drone and are in stable condition.

The incident over Strait of Hormuz threatens a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

Two US crew members were rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.

Trump asserts the U.S. must respond after Iran downs an Apache helicopter, escalating tensions in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

The US Central Command said its forces began launching “self-defence” strikes against Iran on Wednesday morning (AEST).

A military response from the US could threaten the ceasefire that has been in place since 8 April, as Tehran and Washington have yet to negotiate an end to the war.

A military response from the US could threaten the ceasefire that has been in place since 8 April, as Tehran warned "foreign forces" to leave the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says Iran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Both pilots survived, but the escalation is rattling oil and crypto

The US has started striking Iran in response to the downing of one of its Apache helicopters, the US Central Command says. Follow live.

Trump has repeatedly said Iran wants to make a deal with him to end the war and that they have agreed to concessions.

The United States began launching strikes against Iran on Tuesday evening, following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday.

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command…

US forces launched strikes on Iranian military targets after an Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said.