United States President Donald Trump revealed that Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter this Tuesday morning (June 9, 2026) while it was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz
According to Trump, the two pilots on board are safe and unharmed, but the United States will respond to the attack.
In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I have just been informed by our great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our sophisticated Apache helicopters while it was patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz.
There were two pilots involved and both are safe and unharmed.
However, the United States must, by necessity, respond to this attack.”
The helicopter crashed during an operation near the Strait of Hormuz.
The newspaper “The New York Times” reported, citing official sources, that the two crew members were rescued quickly and safely.
Shortly after the incident, even before the cause was confirmed, Trump had already reassured that “the pilots are fine” and promised that the administration and the Pentagon would release a detailed official report on what happened.
Published in 06/09/2026 22h23
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