A U.S. Army Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces while patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members were successfully rescued by a drone boat, Axios reported on Tuesday.
The incident represents a...
U.S. helicopter crew rescued after Iran shoots down Apache in Strait of Hormuz
The incident marks a direct kinetic escalation in the region, raising the risk of broader military retaliation and further disrupting critical energy shipping lanes.
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Active Update Window · updated 2026-06-09 17:33 UTCThis story updates earlier coverage: U.S. helicopter crew rescued after Iran shoots down Apache in Strait of Hormuz