US strikes Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

The US has launched a strike against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US helicopter. President Donald Trump had previously accused Iran of being responsible for the incident, which occurred over the Strait of Hormuz. The president vowed to respond to the attack, and the US military has now carried out a strike against Iranian targets. The move is likely to escalate tensions between the two nations.

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