U.S. says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast

The United States has launched military strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter off the Oman coast. U.S. Central Command stated these actions are a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression. While Iran acknowledged strikes around Bandar Abbas, no specific damage details were provided. This escalation near the Strait of Hormuz may disrupt global oil supplies, potentially impacting energy prices, inflation, and crypto markets as tensions between the two nations increase.