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— New York Times, citing two people briefed on the incident, reports that a U.S. Army AH-64 "Apache" attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 1. Both pilots were rescued. It is unclear how the helicopter crashed. Apaches are part of CENTCOM's package used as part of their attempts to reverse Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, and have flown numerous sorties in the waterway. ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @americafirst_1st Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes

️ Trump: Two pilots whose helicopter crashed in the Strait of Hormuz are safe. ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @me_observer_TG Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes

Breaking — CENTCOM never acknowledged the loss of this helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. President Trump's spokesman & CENTCOM both didn't respond to NYT's request for comment. This is the first time an AH-64 "Apache" helicopter has been lost as part of the Iran War, regardless of how it crashed. @WarSaWitness ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @WarSaWitness Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes

️ — Iran has reopened its airspace. ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @tabzlive Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes

️ Netanyahu: - If the Iranian regime attacks us again - we will respond with force - I say this with appreciation and respect in my conversations with President Trump - with unity, determination, and wisdom, we will defend the citizens of Israel and restore security to the north together ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @me_observer_TG Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes

️- At least 32 people have been killed in the earthquake in the Philippines, reports of over 200 injured and several low rise building collapses. ✍🏼 CITIZEN JOURNALISM From @rnintel Forwarded via Marduk by @RealDeVilla22 @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 FRANCE AND CYPRUS SIGN TROOP DEAL IN NICOSIA France and Cyprus signed a Status of Forces Agreement allowing French troops to train and operate on the island. Nicosia claims the activities are limited to humanitarian purposes. Türkiye warned the agreement disrupts the island’s balance. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus declared the deal null and void. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 IRAN WARNS US OVER ISRAELI STRIKES Iran’s army chief stated the United States would bear responsibility for any Israeli attack on Iran. He added that repeated hostile operations would trigger a significantly stronger Iranian response. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 U.S. SOURCE TELLS CBS AMERICAN FORCES STAYED OUT OF STRIKES ON IRAN A U.S. source told CBS that American forces did not take part in the recent strikes on Iran. The same source said President Trump issued no orders for U.S. military support to defend Israel against Iranian missile attacks. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 EU CHIEF REJECTS SEPARATE ARMY, CITES NATO PRIORITY Kaja Kallas said she opposes a dedicated European army. Every EU country already fields its own forces, she noted, and routing them through NATO keeps them available for other tasks. Adding another layer would only muddy command lines, she stated. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 NETANYAHU ORDERS HALT TO STRIKE PREPS ON IRAN Israeli military officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to halt preparations for another strike on Iran. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 XI JINPING LANDS IN PYONGYANG FOR FIRST VISIT IN SEVEN YEARS Xi Jinping touched down in Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un met him and Peng Liyuan at the airport with a full honor guard. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 ISRAEL PAUSES STRIKES ON IRAN AFTER TRUMP REQUEST Israel halted its attacks on Iran after US President Donald Trump asked them to stand down, per Channel 12. Iran had fired missiles at Israel on Sunday night, breaking the ceasefire that held since April. Trump had already told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to skip retaliation and let talks handle it. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 US STAYS OUT AS ISRAEL AND IRAN RESUME STRIKES The United States took no part in Israel's strikes on Iran after the ceasefire. It also made no effort to intercept Iranian missiles headed for Israel. Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since the April ceasefire, with Iran firing missiles that Israel shot down. Israel later halted its attacks after U.S. officials asked it to stop. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 ISRAELI WARPLANES STRIKE TOWNS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on towns in southern Lebanon. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 IRANIAN PRESIDENT REAFFIRMS DEFENSE OF RIGHTS AMID THREATS Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that national security and the well-being of the Iranian people remain the government's top priorities. He said Iran will defend its rights firmly and will not back down from any threat, describing diplomacy and defense as the two main pillars of national strength. Pezeshkian added that Iran has stayed active on both fronts and expressed confidence that, through unity and rational decision-making, the country will overcome current challenges. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 IRAN ADDS SOUTHERN LEBANON CONDITION TO ISRAEL STANCE Iran has added southern Lebanon to its requirements in dealings with Israel. The move ties any further steps to the occupied territory's status. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 ISRAELI AND U.S. OFFICIALS WARN IRAN AGAINST FURTHER STRIKES Israeli and U.S. officials sent a message to Iran stating that no further attacks would occur if Iran refrained from launching additional strikes. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 IRAN HALTS STRIKES ON ISRAEL, WARNS OF HARDER HITS IF LEBANON ATTACKS GO ON Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said it has ended its recent operations against Israel. The statement added that continued Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon will bring stronger Iranian strikes inside Israel. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 SEAL OF THE PROPHETS HALTS OPS AFTER STRIKES ON ISRAELI FORCES The group stated it stopped military actions following attacks on Israeli forces carried out in support of the Lebanese people. It warned that continued strikes on Lebanon, particularly in the south, would bring stronger responses from its side. @TheBabylonTimes