Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames C. ReynoldsTuesday 09 June 2026 22:44 BSTTrump says he expects to sign peace deal in ‘two or three days’The United States military launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after President Trump accused it of shooting down an American helicopter.An Apache helicopter was downed overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, with two American service personnel rescued in stable condition.US Central Command stated the strikes were "self-defense" and a "proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression."Donald Trump initially warned of a necessary response but later downplayed the incident, calling it "not a big deal" and confirming the pilots were safe.The strikes occurred while the US and Iran are still adhering to an April 8 ceasefire agreement amidst a four-month conflict.In fullIran-US war latest: Trump launches retaliatory strikes after Tehran shoots down American helicopterThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in