Iran downs US helicopter over Strait of Hormuz

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Iran shot down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots rescued safely by an autonomous maritime drone in a historic first. The incident occurred just 24 hours after Iran launched 30 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Former US Air Force pilot Richard Newton discusses the fragile nature of the ceasefire and suggests military operations may be necessary to reach a resolution with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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