US strikes Iran after helicopter incident; Trump still sees peace deal

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the reported downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM specified that its forces targeted Iranian air defense systems and ground control stations. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched drones and missiles towards American facilities in the region. Despite these escalating military actions, former President Donald Trump reportedly maintains his belief that a peace agreement with Iran is nearing, according to media reports citing a senior White House official. The two pilots aboard the Apache helicopter were reported unharmed. Sources: Громадське, Українська правда