The United States and Iran have engaged in a direct military exchange following the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, with Washington vowing a response to the attack on the patrol aircraft.
Both crew members were successfully rescued by a drone boat, Axios reported on Tuesday.
Both crew members were successfully rescued by a drone boat, Axios reported on Tuesday.
The downing of the Apache helicopter represents a significant escalation in the region's military tensions.
The United States has accused Iran of shooting down the U.S. Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in the region's military tensions.
President Donald Trump stated that Washington will respond to the incident, signaling a potential for further military action in the critical waterway.