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US-Iran Conflict Day 103: Washington Strikes After Helicopter Downed, Tehran Retaliates
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated dramatically after Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington launched airstrikes in southern Iran, and Tehran retaliated with drones and missiles targeting US-linked military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The exchanges have raised fears of a broader conflict, though some analysts see signs of restraint.