The United States has launched multiple waves of air strikes on Iran prompting retaliation from Tehran, after President Donald Trump blamed the Islamic Republic for a US military helicopter crash off the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday.

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

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

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

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