The U.S. military says it has begun launching strikes against Iran, marking another major escalation in the already volatile Middle East conflict. U.S. Central Command described the operation as “self-defense” following the reported downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says the response was ordered after what it views as a direct attack on U.S. forces, while key details about the strike locations, scale, casualties, and Iran’s response remain limited. The development raises serious questions about how far the conflict could now spread, especially with the Strait of Hormuz already sitting at the centre of global security and oil supply fears.
US Launches Strikes Against Iran
