US military strikes inside Iran – Shafaq News
2026-06-09T21:41:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Washington The United States has launched what it described as self-defense strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter a day earlier, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on Tuesday. CENTCOM said its forces began the operation under the direction of the US Commander-in-Chief, characterizing the action as a proportional response to what it called “unjustified Iranian aggression.” Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that areas in Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Minab were targeted in attacks carried out by US fighter jets. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)











