Trump says US response to downed helicopter will be 'very strong, very powerful'

In an interview with ABC, former US President Donald Trump said the American response to the downing of a US helicopter last night should be 'very strong, very powerful'. Trump did not specify the target or scope of the response. The comment comes amid heightened tensions with Iran, who Washington blames for the incident.

7 developments

1. 01:51 · 10 JunLatest

   US forces struck Iranian air defense and radar systems near Strait of Hormuz

2. 00:41 · 10 Jun

   Trump specifies response to downed helicopter will be 'very strong, very powerful'

3. 00:39 · 10 Jun

   Trump confirms the US response is already underway and currently in progress

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