A US Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members were rescued safely
June 9, 2026: A US Army Apache helicopter went down near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, triggering concern amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. The incident involved two crew members, both of whom were rescued safely shortly after the helicopter came down.
Speaking to reporters at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport before departing for Washington, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the pilots were safe and that no injuries had been reported. He said the administration would release additional details through an official report expected later on Tuesday.
According to reports, the helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. While the exact cause of the incident remains unclear, authorities have launched efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the helicopter’s crash.