U.S. Military Claims "Defensive" Strikes Against Iran

Source: Global Times
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On June 9, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that the U.S. Central Command stated on social media that at 5 PM Eastern Time on the same day, the U.S. military launched a "defensive" strike against Iran in response to Iran shooting down a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter the previous day.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
U.S. military conducted a 'self-defensive' strike against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by Iran.
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
June 9, 2023, at 5 PM EDT
Equipment
Apache helicopter
Summary

The U.S. military conducted a 'self-defensive' airstrike against Iran on June 9, 2023, at 5 PM EDT. This action was a response to the previous day's incident where Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter. The strike was announced by the U.S. Central Command on social media.

Key Facts
  • U.S. military conducted a strike against Iran.
  • The strike was described as 'self-defensive'.
  • The action was in response to Iran shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter.