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U.S. launches self-defense strikes after helicopter down

The U.S. military began self-defense strikes against Iran after an Army helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Started self-defense strikes against Iran after an Army helicopter was downed
WHEN: Jun 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz (near the coast of Oman)
WHY: The strikes were triggered by the downing of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
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