U.S. launches 'self-defense' strikes after Iran downs military helicopter
The U.S. launched what it called "self-defense strikes" against targets in Iran on Tuesday in response to the downing of a military helicopter earlier in the day, according to U.S. Central Command, which called the operation a "proportional response to Iran's aggression."
TL;DR
- U.S. launched "self-defense strikes" against targets in Iran.
- The strikes were in response to Iran downing a U.S. military helicopter.
- U.S. Central Command called the operation a "proportional response to Iran's aggression."