Trump orders fresh strikes as US-Iran tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump has authorised a new round of military strikes against Iran after accusing Iranian forces of bringing down a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, an allegation Tehran has denied.
The development marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries and raises fresh concerns about the stability of a ceasefire that has come under increasing strain in recent weeks.
Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Trump said he had been briefed by military officials on the incident involving the helicopter and its crew.
“I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apach...