Iran's top diplomat says foreign military forces near its territory "are at constant risk" and later vowed that there would be a response to the new US strikes

President Donald Trump said the attack helicopter was downed by Iran and the aircraft’s pilots were rescued and uninjured.

US president says Iran shot down a helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that his country will 'respond'.

President Donald Trump said the attack helicopter was downed by Iran and the aircraft’s pilots were rescued and uninjured.

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

The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.

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

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

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

The incident further strained a two-month ceasefire a day after Iran and Israel exchanged fire for the first time since the fragile truce took effect in April.

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 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

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

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.

Iran's Foreign Minister urged foreign forces to leave the Strait of Hormuz and surroundings to avoid being caught in unexpected crossfire.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter...

The US launched a series of strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter in Hormuz according to CENTCOM

Trump orders retaliatory strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter was shot down near Hormuz