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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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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the US helicopter pilots who went down near the Strait of Hormuz are ‘fine,’ and added that a deal with Tehran can be expected soon. However, it remains unclear how the Apache helicopter was shot down.
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Trump says pilots fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Donald Trump said the two crew members aboard were not injured in the incident near the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war.
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