Trump says pilots are fine after US helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
Trump said both crew members were rescued and fine as officials investigated whether hostile fire, mechanical failure or another problem caused the crash.
- On Monday, a United States Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members were rescued without injury.
- The U.S. military utilizes Apache helicopters for maritime patrol missions and drone interception, playing a key role in enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf.
- After attending the NBA Finals, President Donald Trump confirmed the crew's safety at John F. Kennedy International Airport, stressing 'nobody was injured,' while investigators examine potential mechanical failure or hostile action.
- A detailed report from the Department of Defence is expected later on Tuesday, as Central Command has not yet provided an official account detailing the circumstances of the incident.
- Amid volatile regional tensions, President Trump expressed confidence that negotiations with Iran are progressing, predicting a breakthrough regarding the standoff in the coming weeks.
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NEW YORK (VINnews) — The crash of a U.S. AH-64 Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz led to what was described as an unprecedented rescue operation. The helicopter went down late Monday night, triggering a race to locate the two American pilots who had jumped from the aircraft. Because the Apache is a […]
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A US military Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, close to the coast of Oman, following an alleged attack by Iranian forces amid conflict in the Middle East. The two crew members were left stranded in the sea for around two hours following the crash. Search and rescue efforts were quickly launched by the US Navy in the area. In a rare and significant operation, the US Navy used an unmanned surface vessel to help rescue…
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