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U.S. Launches New ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran Over Apache Helicopter Crash

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But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate.

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  1. WMUR

    US, Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blamed Tehran for downing Army helicopter (opens WMUR)

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    Kuwaiti air defenses opened fire Wednesday as the small Mideast nation came under attack from Iran. Iran had said it targeted the nation to retaliate over American airstrikes earlier Wednesday

  2. The Daily Caller

    US Attacks Iran After Trump Vowed Response To Downed Helicopter (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    U.S. forces struck Iran Tuesday in retaliation for the loss of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter Monday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

  3. KVOA Tucson

    US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    The U.S. military has carried out strikes on Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for downing

  4. Insider

    The US says Iran shot down an Army Apache helicopter in the Middle East. A new sea drone rescued the crew. (opens Insider)

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    Elite US airborne troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were among the American forces involved in leading the rescue operation.

  5. UPI

    U.S. launches strikes against Iran in response to helicopter attack (opens UPI)

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    The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump promised retaliation for an attack on a U.S. helicopter.

  6. Al-Monitor

    US military strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downed off Oman (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The alleged shoot-down came hours after a US fighter jet fired on a Palau-flagged commercial tanker accused of attempting to outrun the US blockade of Iran.

  7. WHDH Boston

    US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday it had completed its airstrikes on Iran after the crash of an American helicopter

  8. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US military retaliates after helicopter crash; Iran attacks Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    U.S. military strikes Iran following helicopter crash blamed on Iran. Iran vows retaliation. Tensions rise as war impacts global economy.

  9. New York Post

    US launches ‘proportional’ attacks against Iran in payback for ‘unjustified’ downing of Army helicopter (opens New York Post)

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    The US has begun striking Iran in retaliation for its Monday night downing of an American military helicopter and its two pilots, US Central Command said Tuesday.

  10. Fox5 Atlanta

    Iran latest: US retaliatory strikes on Iran end, CENTCOM details attacks (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    President Trump posted to social media that the military confirmed to him that an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iranian forces, promises a response.

  11. Deutsche Welle

    US strikes Iran in response to helicopter shootdown (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  12. WHEC Rochester

    US and Iran launch airstrikes after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The U.S. military launched airstrikes and Iran retaliated following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Iran launched attacks Wednesday morning in Bahrain and Kuwait, which both sounded alerts and fired air defens…

  13. The Daily Caller

    US To Respond After Iran Downs Apache Helicopter, Trump Says (opens The Daily Caller)

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    President Donald Trump ordered the United States to resume attacks against Iran, saying the country shot down a U.S. Apache attack helicopter.

  14. FOX 5 New York

    Iran latest: US begins retaliatory strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter downed (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    President Trump posted to social media that the military confirmed to him that an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iranian forces, promises a response.

  15. PJ Media

    Iran's Regime Shoots Down U.S. Helicopter, Trump Says He Will Strike Back (opens PJ Media)

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    Iran shoots down U.S. helicopter; Trump vows retaliation amid rising Middle East tensions.

  16. Al-Monitor

    Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respond (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, but gave no other details.

  17. Forbes

    U.S. Strikes Iran Over Downed Helicopter Near Strait Of Hormuz (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump said the attack helicopter was downed by Iran and the aircraft’s pilots were rescued and uninjured.

  18. Anchorage Daily News

    US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army helicopter off Oman coast (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Trump had blamed Iran for shooting down a helicopter close to the Strait of Hormuz. It is not clear whether the collision was intentional.

  19. New York Post

    Trump vows to retaliate against Iran after revealing US AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down over Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump confirmed Tuesday that Iran shot down the American Apache Helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to respond to Tehran’s latest act of aggression.

  20. Delaware Public Media

    U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Apache helicopter downing (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Trump confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter, downed near the Strait of Hormuz, are safe. The U.S. responded by launching strikes on Iran, with Tehran attacking Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan soon after.

  21. Foreign Policy

    U.S. Launches New ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran Over Apache Helicopter Crash (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate.

  22. Forbes

    U.S. Finishes Strikes On Iran Made In Response To Downed Helicopter (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump said the attack helicopter was downed by Iran and the aircraft’s pilots were rescued and uninjured.

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    US launches strikes at Iran after crash (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The U.S. military launched airstrikes Wednesday on Iran after the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.

  24. Townhall

    CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Resumes Strikes on Iran After Helicopter Shot Down (opens Townhall)

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    CENTCOM confirms U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after helicopter downed, targeting key facilities.

  25. Military.com

    US Strikes Iran After Blaming Tehran for Helicopter Crash. Iran Fires on Countries in the Region (opens Military.com)

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    Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire.

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