- The United States military launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after President Trump accused it of shooting down an American helicopter .
- An Apache helicopter was downed overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, with two American service personnel rescued in stable condition.
- US Central Command stated the strikes were "self-defense" and a "proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression."
- Donald Trump initially warned of a necessary response but later downplayed the incident, calling it "not a big deal" and confirming the pilots were safe.
- The strikes occurred while the US and Iran are still adhering to an April 8 ceasefire agreement amidst a four-month conflict.
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