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U.S. launches self-defense strikes against Iran, CENTCOM says, after Apache downing
U.S. Central Command says it began launching self-defense strikes Tuesday in response to Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. military helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand have more.
TL;DR
- U.S. Central Command launched self-defense strikes on Tuesday.
- The strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a U.S. military helicopter.
- The helicopter was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.