# The US military has carried out three waves of strikes against Iran in what it said was retaliation for the downing of an Army Apache helicopter. President Donald Trump accused Tehran of shooting down the helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with two crew members on board, who were safely rescued. US Central Command called the strikes a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression. It adds that it remains vigilant and prepared to defend against unjustified Iranian aggression.
US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ against Iran in response to the downing of a helicopter