US Army Apache crashes near Strait of Hormuz; 2 crew rescued
What's new: The cause was still unclear, with no immediate indication whether Iranian fire or mechanical failure brought it down.
A U.S. Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and both crew members were rescued without injury, according to U.S. President Donald Trump and reports cited by major outlets. The crash occurred near one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes as fighting between Iran and Israel has strained a fragile ceasefire and disrupted regional traffic. Trump said the administration would release a report later Tuesday. Early accounts did not establish whether the aircraft was hit by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical problem or encountered another issue. The helicopter had been operating in a highly tense area where U.S. forces have been involved in efforts tied to maritime security and pressure on Tehran.