770 26/6/12U.S. Begins Strikes Against Iran after Helicopter Crash

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1. The US military says it is has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that President Donald Trump blames on the Islamic Republic.

2. The helicopter went down after colliding with an Iranian drone.

3. It wasn't clear whether the collision was intentional, and official statements say only that the crash is under investigation.

4. A drone boat rescued the two Army aviator who were aboard that helicopter.

5. Trump said in a social media post that both servie members are safe and uninjured. I'm Lisa Dwyer.