Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response

Live updatesLive updates, Iran war live: US strikes after downing of helicopter, Tehran vows response Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666 dead and 11,321 injured. Published On 10 Jun 2026 - The United States military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out “self-defence strikes” against Iran in response to what it said was the downing by Iranian forces of a US attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. - Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US had chosen to “test our determination” and the Iranian armed forces would “leave no attack or threat unanswered”, adding: “Leave our region if you want to be safe.”