US begins new military action against Iran
The U.S. military has begun strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz,
The statement came from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on its X page, CE Report informs.
According to CENTCOM, the operation is being conducted for self-defense purposes and began at 17:00 Eastern Time.
"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," the statement says.
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