Key facts
- A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
- The two crew members aboard the helicopter were safely rescued.
- President Donald Trump stated the pilots were fine and unharmed.
- The cause of the crash remains unclear, with possibilities including mechanical failure or hostile action.
- Official statements from the White House, State Department, and CENTCOM were not immediately available.
A U.S. Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with its two crew members safely rescued, according to The New York Times, citing two individuals briefed on the incident. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, with possibilities including mechanical failure or being shot down. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the pilots were "fine" and unharmed, adding that an official report would be issued later that day. The White House, State Department, and U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment.