The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran early Wednesday in response to the crash of an American attack helicopter blamed on Tehran, triggering new...

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

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

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