CENTCOM described the attacks as a proportional response to the alleged downing of an AH-64 Apache The US said it has launched strikes in Iran in response to what it described as the downing of an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US President Donald Trump had ordered "self-defense strikes...
CENTCOM described the attacks as a proportional response to the alleged downing of an AH-64 Apache The US said it has launched strikes in Iran in response to what it described as the downing of an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US President Donald Trump had ordered "self-defense strikes...
Washington, DC [US], June 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that an Iranian strike claimed to have downed a US Apache helicopter patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz. He added that both pilots were safe and uninjured, and warned that Washington would 'respond' to the attack.
Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
None of the participants in the recent wars of the Middle East can claim victory. All are to blame.
President Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U. S. helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to retaliate, while Israel launched a new wave of strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
The threat of further U. S. attacks on Iran came as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Trump says downing of US helicopter not a big deal US President Donald Trump said the downing of a US helicopter “wasn’t a big deal”. “The pilot is fine,” Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, adding that the details of the incident are “much different than you think”.
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:59 Aber Kawas has been organising locally around the issues closest to her community for more than a decade Aber Kawas speaks to members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition during a rally for immigration reform in Foley Square, New York City, on 28 June 2016 (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via AFP) Off There are fewer than 10 Palestinian Americans who have ever been elected to statewide offices in the US, and Aber Kawas is looking to add to that number. On 23 June, the Democratic Socialist from the New York City borough of Queens is seeking the Democratic candidacy for Senate District 12, in a primary race that pits her against Filipino-American assemblyman Steven Raga. The winner will carry their campaign through the November midterm elections, and if successful, will begin their term in New York's capital, Albany, in January.
Child killed in Israeli attack on Gaza City A child has died after sustaining injuries in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City earlier, a source at al-Shifa Hospital told Al Jazeera.
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
Iran foreign minister says foreign forces face 'constant risk' of being caught in crossfire Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas, warning they faced a persistent risk of being caught in the crossfire if they remained. "The Strait of Hormuz is NOT international waters but shared between Iran and Oman... Foreign forces in proximity to our territory are at constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents, or potentially being caught in crossfire," Araghchi posted on X.
Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says Iran shot down a “highly sophisticated” Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, underscoring how, contrary to the US leader’s previous claims, Iran retains air defence capabilities. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on social media. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured.
Iran says foreign forces in proximity to its territory should leave Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said foreign forces in proximity to Iranian territory were at "constant risk on account of their own human errors, plain accidents or potentially being caught in crossfire", asking them to leave. "To reduce risk, best solution is for them (foreign forces) to leave," he said in a post on X. His statements come after US President Donald Trump said Iran was responsible for the downing of a US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight, which he said Washington must respond to.
Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 18:50 US president vows to respond to downing of aircraft in Hormuz strait just after saying a deal to end Iran war is days away An Israeli Air Force AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fires rockets while flying at a position along the border between northern Israel and southern Lebanon on 4 March 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP) Off Iran shot down a “highly sophisticated” Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, underscoring how, contrary to the US leader’s previous claims, Iran retains air defence capabilities. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on social media. “There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured.
Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says A US - Israeli plan to strip the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of its historic custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would lead to an “outbreak of violence” in the Middle East, Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann told Middle East Eye. “What starts in Jerusalem doesn’t stay in Jerusalem," said Seidemann, who is also the founder of Terrestrial Jerusalem, a non-governmental organisation that tracks the development of Israeli settlements in occupied East Jerusalem. "This would send shockwaves throughout the Arab and Muslim world,” he added.
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Xinhua) -- U. S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.
A US attack helicopter was destroyed overnight while patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, the US president has said Iran has downed a US AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has claimed, pledging to retaliate for the incident "of necessity. " DETAILS TO FOLLOW (RT.
A US attack helicopter was destroyed overnight while patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, the president has said Iran has downed a US AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump has claimed, pledging to retaliate for the incident "of necessity.
