The U.S. launched strikes on Iran overnight in retaliation for the downing of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump ordered the response, stating it was a "proportional response to Iranian aggression." Iran has vowed to retaliate and both sides are engaged in ongoing diplomatic efforts despite tensions escalating. The incident raises further questions about the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and whether it will hold.
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