U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz; Trump Says Pilots Are Safe

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, and the two crew members on board have been safely rescued, The New York Times (NYT) reported on June 8 (local time).

Anonymous sources stated that it is not yet clear whether the cause of the crash was due to an attack by Iran or a mechanical failure.

Regarding the incident, the NYT explained that it is a recent example demonstrating the fragility of the ceasefire, noting that it occurred "after hostilities between Israel and Iran, such as the exchange of military strikes, had subsided."

In April, the U.S. military successfully rescued two personnel after an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down in an inland area of southwestern Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that there were no injuries in connection with the crash, but he did not specifically comment on the cause of the accident.

He told reporters, "The pilots (of the helicopter) are fine. No one was hurt," adding, "We will release an investigation report tomorrow."

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