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US President Donald Trump onWednesday defended ongoing strikes against Iran, saying Washington's responseto the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz shouldbe "very strong" and "very powerful."
Speaking to ABC News while theoperation was underway, Trump said, "I think it's very important torespond," adding that he still believed a previously negotiated deal withIran could remain on track despite the escalation.
US Central Command (CENTCOM)announced what it described as self-defense strikes against Iran in retaliationfor the helicopter incident. Tehran, however, had rejected the accusation, withDeputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying Iran was not behind the attackand that no deliberate action had targeted the aircraft.
Iranian media reported that thestrikes targeted several sites in southern Iran, including naval facilities inSirik and Jask, air defense positions in Bandar Abbas and Minab, and facilitiesat Qeshm Port.
Meanwhile, Fox News, citing a USofficial, reported that the operation remains ongoing, with strikes targetingIranian air defense systems and radar installations.
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