Morning Digest: U.S. strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing; resettlement census to begin to make way for Great Nicobar project, and more
The U.S. has launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Apache helicopter. Meanwhile, India is initiating a major resettlement project in the Great Nicobar Islands, and the EU is proposing new sanctions against Russia.
Why it matters
Escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran could destabilize global energy markets and regional security.
The U.S. military said on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic.In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression”. It comes after Mr. Trump blamed Iran for downing the helicopter and vowed that the U.S. would respond.
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