The GuardianJun 10, 2026, 3:13 AM
Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases in the region after the U.S. struck nearly 20 Iranian targets following a downed American helicopter, with most Iranian projectiles intercepted by regional air defenses.
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Previously published: Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran on Monday, marking the first direct exchange between the two countries since April and defying calls from the U.S. for restraint amid escalating Middle East tensions. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/israel-netanyahu-airstrikes-iran-retaliation-defies-trump