US forces, under President Donald Trump, launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes Tuesday night, describing them as an act of self-defense and a proportionate response to Iran’s “unjustified aggression.” Targets included Iranian air defense systems and radars in the Strait of Hormuz region.
Shortly before, Iranian media reported several explosions near the port of Sirik in the Bandar Abbas region, and also on Qeshm Island.
In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Aerospace Force promised a “heavy response” against what it called hostile actions by the enemy.
Trump had commented on the incident earlier.
In a social media post, he confirmed that the helicopter had been shot down, reported that both pilots were safe and unharmed, and stated that the United States needed to respond to the attack.
However, in a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, the president downplayed the incident, saying that “it wasn’t anything serious” and that the pilot was fine.
In a statement to ABC News, Trump reinforced the need for a strong and powerful response, which was underway at that moment.
A US official explained that the attacks serve as a warning to Iran and that, according to Washington, they should not jeopardize ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.
The operation was still in progress at the time the information was released.
Published in 06/10/2026 04h17
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