US Follows Through On Threat To Hit Iran Over Downed Helicopter

Iran Herald · June 9, 2026 War

New posts 23:30 US Launches 'Self Defense' Strikes On Iran In Response To Downing Of Apache Helicopter By RFE/RL The United States said it launched "self-defense" strikes against Iran on June 9 just hours after President Donald Trump said Washington was compelled to respond to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.