President Trump said the United States will respond after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter operating near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Truth Social post on Tuesday. Trump said both pilots survived and were uninjured. Earlier reporting indicated U.S. officials were investigating whether Iranian forces were responsible for the helicopter’s crash, while a U.S. Navy drone vessel successfully rescued the crew in a first-of-its-kind maritime operation.
- Trump said U.S. military officials informed him that Iran shot down an Apache helicopter during a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Both pilots were rescued and reported safe, according to Trump and U.S. military officials.
- A Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessel located and recovered the crew after roughly two hours in the water off the coast of Oman.
- U.S. officials previously said they were investigating whether Iranian forces caused the helicopter crash.
- The incident comes amid ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. forces continue maritime security and patrol operations.
- The Pentagon previously told Congress military operations related to the Iran conflict had cost nearly $29 billion.
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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
