The United States launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of the helicopter. What the media is writing
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The United States has attacked targets in Iran after accusing it of shooting down a military helicopter with two crew members on board. Tehran responded by sending missiles and drones to targets in the Middle East. The downed American servicemen were rescued with the help of a marine drone. What the media write about the escalation in the Persian Gulf is in the Izvestia digest.
The Washington Post: The United States launched strikes on Iran after shooting down a helicopter
On the evening of June 9, the US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran, hours after US President Donald Trump said it was necessary because Iranian forces shot down a US army helicopter. US military officials said that, on Trump's instructions, they launched "self-defense strikes" against Iranian air defense installations, ground control points and surveillance radars near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Washington Post
The strikes were carried out by Air Force and Navy fighter jets and were "a proportionate response to recent attacks on American troops and international merchant vessels transiting through regional waters," the statement said. "American troops remain vigilant and ready to defend themselves against unjustified Iranian aggression."
These strikes followed the crash of a helicopter carrying two American soldiers while flying near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said that the crew members were not injured, and added that the United States "must, if necessary, respond to this attack." The crew was rescued on June 8, two hours after the crash, the US Central Command said in a statement.
Reuters: Iran strikes US bases in Jordan and the Persian Gulf
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran said on June 10 it launched missile and drone strikes against American military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in response to American attacks on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. The clashes were one of the largest exchanges of blows since the two countries agreed to a cease-fire in April, and came after Trump claimed Iran had shot down an American Apache helicopter near the strait.
Reuters
The escalation of violence increases doubts about the prospects of reaching an agreement to end the war that began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by shelling neighboring Persian Gulf countries, where American bases are located, and almost completely blocked access to the strait, which is a vital channel for transporting oil and gas.
The IRGC said that the island of Qeshm and the port city of Sirik in the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and near Jask at the entrance to the strait. During the corps' operation, long-range missiles struck four facilities at the American Al-Azraq base in Jordan, including hangars for F-35 fighter jets and a command and control center. The IRGC warned of its readiness to deliver a "crushing and decisive" response to any further US attack.
CNN: The effects of the war in Iran are increasing the risk of acute hunger for millions of people
The consequences of the war in Iran threaten millions of the most vulnerable people with widespread starvation or even more serious consequences. This was stated by Karl Skau, Acting Executive Director of the World Food Program (WFP). The closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in fuel prices, which significantly increased the costs of the organization's activities. It has also led to higher prices for food products worldwide.
CNN
In addition, badly needed supplies of fertilizers from the Persian Gulf for planting crops in places like Sudan have been hampered by congestion in this crucial waterway. This is a disastrous combination for an organization that has already been forced to make unthinkable decisions due to significant funding cuts. "In many places, we are already taking away from the hungry to give them to those who are starving," Skau said.
WFP is dependent on donations from governments and has faced drastic cuts in funding across the board, including funding from its main donor, the United States. Their contribution in 2026 was about $731 million. In 2024, it exceeded $4 billion. Skau explained that in the world's poorest countries, "when food prices rise by 20-30%, people eat 20-30% less." In March, the organization warned that 45 million people would face severe food shortages by July if the price of oil remained above $100 per barrel.
Reuters: which marine drone saved the crew of an American helicopter
A US drone has rescued two crew members of an army helicopter after their helicopter was shot down in the Middle East. It is believed that this is the first known case of the United States using an unmanned military vessel to rescue people at sea. The Navy designated the rescue vessel as the Saronic Corsair, a 7.3-meter autonomous surface ship. This drone is part of the Pentagon's plan to expand the use of unmanned vehicles along with traditional means.
Reuters
Task Force 59, established in 2021 and based in Bahrain, is the first U.S. Navy unit specializing in unmanned systems. The Task Force began deploying Corsair drones in the Middle East at the end of March.
The United States uses both unmanned surface vehicles and underwater ones, which provides commanders with flexibility depending on their needs. Many of the most advanced underwater systems remain highly classified. Naval drones are used for surveillance, mine detection, and tracking enemy activity. Some of them also adapt to combat missions. They can be useful for both routine monitoring and high-risk missions.
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