Trump Calls Striking Iran "Very Important"
According to CCTV reporters, on June 9 local time, U.S. President Trump stated, "I think it is very important to respond. They shot down a helicopter, and we are responding."
Trump said, "I have always believed in responding in a tough manner. We originally had a very good agreement, and it is likely that we still will. This action is a response to their shooting down our helicopter last night, and I believe the response should be very tough and very strong, and this action is just that."
On the 9th, the U.S. Central Command stated that under President Trump's direction, the U.S. military began "defensive" strikes against Iran at 5 PM Eastern Time to respond to the previous day's incident involving the downing of a U.S. "Apache" helicopter. (CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)
On June 9, 2023, the U.S. military launched a defensive strike against Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. President Trump stated the response was crucial and should be strong. The operation commenced at 5 PM Eastern Time, as confirmed by the U.S. Central Command.
- President Trump emphasized the importance of a strong response to Iran.
- The U.S. military conducted a strike on Iran as a defensive measure.
- The strike was in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter.
- The operation began at 5 PM Eastern Time on June 9, 2023.