Countries urge Tehran and Washington to pull back from the brink after helicopter downing in Hormuz Strait.

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'.

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