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U.S. launches self-defense strikes against Iran

U.S. forces say they have begun "self-defense strikes" after President Trump announced a response to Iran's downing of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Published Jun 9, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT | WFMZZ

U.S. forces have begun launching "self-defense strikes" against Iran, officials say. President Donald Trump announced the response after the Islamic Republic shot down a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.