Trump vows response against Iran after downing of US helicopter 

President Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight and said a response was necessary. 

“I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted on his social media site Truth Social.

“There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

The episode adds to an increasing number of back-and-forth military strikes between the U.S. and Iran despite an April ceasefire.

Nevertheless, the president is telegraphing that a deal to end the war with Iran could be signed within days. While the war has surpassed the 100-day mark, Trump has........

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