MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
US launches strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command (Centcom) said. The action marks a sharp escalation that deepens doubts over the ceasefire in place since ...
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