US Military Conducts Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Southern Iran
On June 10, 2026, U.S. fighter jets launched retaliatory airstrikes targeting multiple Iranian military sites in Hormozgan province, including Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Minab. The operation, described by CENTCOM as a proportional response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, targeted radar installations, air defense systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. Iranian state media confirmed at least six explosions and the activation of air defense batteries in Bandar Abbas.