Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=dmkYeF6cvWW Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US military launches strikes in Iran after helicopter downing [bpLOrU8nU2h] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT The US launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman, according to a statement from US Central Command. President Donald Trump said earlier the US “must, of necessity, respond to this attack.” CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports the details. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports. eD7eTElRTe5 UQWAO6SqMVf EUqIxetVe7X w0kSZSlkhLt
The US launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman, according to a statement from US Central Command. President Donald Trump said earlier the US “must, of necessity, respond to this attack.” CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports the details. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports. eD7eTElRTe5 UQWAO6SqMVf EUqIxetVe7X w0kSZSlkhLt