06/12/2026
US Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz.
A US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter has gone down near the Strait of Hormuz under unclear circumstances, prompting an ongoing military investigation.
President Donald Trump confirmed that both pilots were successfully recovered and were not injured.
US military officials are investigating whether the incident was caused by mechanical failure, operational issues, or possible hostile fire. No official cause has been announced.