US Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Downing of Helicopter
Trump had earlier vowed to retaliate, hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their 'final throes.'
TL;DR
- U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iran on June 9.
- The strikes were in response to Iran downing a U.S. attack helicopter.
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes were in self-defense.
- The mission was described as a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.
- The strikes were completed in less than 3 hours and 40 minutes.