09.06.2026 08:00
An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter belonging to the US Army crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members on board were safely rescued, while the cause of the crash remains unclear. It is speculated that the helicopter may have been shot down by Iran or suffered a technical malfunction. US President Donald Trump stated that the pilots are in good condition and announced that an official report on the incident will be released.
A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. According to a New York Times report citing two sources familiar with the matter, both crew members on board were safely rescued.
While the cause of the incident has not yet been determined, one of the sources suggested the helicopter might have been shot down by Iranian fire, experienced a mechanical failure, or encountered another issue.
OCCURRED AMID TENSIONS
The crash occurred immediately after recent mutual attacks between Israel and Iran and the subsequent relative calm. Therefore, the impact of the incident on the region's security balance has become a matter of curiosity.
The report stated that the Trump administration did not make any public statement about the incident until the New York Times requested comment from the White House.
APACHE HELICOPTERS PLAY CRITICAL ROLES IN THE REGION
AH-64 Apache helicopters, considered one of the US Army's most effective attack platforms, are equipped with Hellfire missiles. These helicopters are used for patrol missions in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent small boat attacks and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil trade passes, has long been among the critical regions for global security.
TRUMP'S FIRST STATEMENT
US President Donald Trump said in a statement on Tuesday that the pilots involved in the incident were in good condition. Trump also announced that a comprehensive report on the helicopter crash would be released later in the day.
Commenting on the diplomatic process with Iran, Trump stated that he might have an idea about a new Iran agreement within a few days.