US Central Command says the strikes are in response to Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression".

Follow The Hindu LIVE for the latest updates on the Iran-U.S.-Israel war amid the escalating conflict in West Asia on June 9, 2026

Follow The Hindu LIVE for the latest updates on the Iran-U.S.-Israel war amid the escalating conflict in West Asia on June 9, 2026

Follow The Hindu LIVE for the latest updates on the Iran-U.S.-Israel war amid the escalating conflict in West Asia on June 9, 2026

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

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.

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.

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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 latest news and live updates as U.S. Central Command said it has begun launching strikes against Iran.

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…

Trump orders attacks after Iranian drone hits Apache aircraft

U.S. military launches strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter crashes off Oman, amid escalating tensions and accusations.

U.S. military launches strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter crashes off Oman, amid escalating tensions and accusations.

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.

The US military started attacking Iran on Tuesday evening in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter, the US Central Command said (CENTCOM).CENTCOM

US Launches Strikes Against Iran After Apache Helicopter Downing In Fresh Middle-East Crisis