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Trump says Iran was responsible for downing American helicopter and that US must respond
President Trump stated Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, with both aviators rescued by an unmanned vessel.
- President Donald Trump announced that Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz and vowed a U.S. response.
- Both U.S. Apache helicopter crew members were rescued unharmed by a U.S. Navy unmanned surface drone, marking the first known drone rescue at sea by the U.S. military.
- The helicopter incident increased tensions amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with warnings that hostilities could resume amid ongoing regional attacks.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed the incident is under investigation, while Iran has not publicly claimed responsibility.
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The US president warns of a possible military response following the fall of a helicopter in a key area of the Persian Gulf.
'Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!' Trump says Iran has 'taken too long to negotiate, now they will have to pay the price!' * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs
Also gives new details on chopper 'miracle': 'These pilots were trying to take down the helicopter with the drone lodged into this gunship without it exploding'
·Medford, United States
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Iran shoots down helicopter
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, deepening doubts about prospects for a truce announced in April in the war in the Gulf.
·Billings, United States
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Leaning Left87Leaning Right95Center113Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center
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