US Launches More Strikes on Iran After Helicopter Downing

In response, Iran’s top military leaders announced that Iran would again close the Strait of Hormuz.

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The United States on June 10 began launching new strikes on Iran after the U.S. adversary brought down a U.S. helicopter, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday.

“U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction,” CENTCOM said in a statement on X. “The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.”