Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
President Trump has announced that Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and has vowed a retaliatory response. The two pilots involved were rescued by an American sea drone and are reported to be safe.
Why it matters
This incident represents a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with potential implications for regional stability.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond to the attack our of "necessity".
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