U.S. Completes 'Self-Defense' Strikes Against Iran, Targeting Air Defense and Radar Sites

The U.S. military announced that it has completed "self-defense strikes" in response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter by Iran, which occurred on June 9, local time.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees U.S. forces in the Middle East, made the announcement in a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account on that day.

CENTCOM stated that U.S. Air Force and Navy fighter jets used precision-guided munitions to strike Iranian air defense facilities, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

The command explained that this operation was a proportionate response to recent Iranian attacks targeting U.S. forces and international commercial vessels passing through the region.

"We remain vigilant and maintain a defensive posture in preparation for any unjustified attacks by Iran," CENTCOM stated.

Earlier on June 10, President Trump claimed that the Apache helicopter that crashed on June 8 had been shot down by Iranian forces and vowed retaliatory measures.

The U.S. military confirmed that it carried out "proportionate" strikes against military facilities within Iran, and reported that Iran subsequently launched missiles and drones toward U.S. targets in the region.

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