Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter later crashed after the incident. Two crew members were involved. Both survived and were rescued by an American sea drone, according to the Pentagon.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the United States would respond. He said the action was necessary after what he described as an attack.
US Military Response Statement
The Pentagon confirmed the crash and the rescue operation. Officials said both pilots were safe and uninjured after recovery.
US authorities did not immediately explain what response they were preparing. The situation remains under review as tensions rise in the region.
Iran Reaction and Denial
Iranian media reported on the incident but did not confirm responsibility. The semi official Mehr News Agency noted that Iran had not claimed the attack.
A senior Iranian negotiator posted a warning message on social media. He said Iran prefers diplomacy but would respond strongly if agreements are broken.
His comments came shortly before Trump’s public statement on the helicopter incident.
Rising Regional Tensions and Ceasefire Risk
The incident comes during a fragile pause in violence between Iran and Israel. Both sides recently agreed to stop strikes after days of escalation.
Israeli forces have also carried out strikes in southern Lebanon. Iran had warned that continued attacks in the region could trigger retaliation.
Trump has urged both Iran and Israel to stop fighting, saying ongoing conflict risks collapse of peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
He also suggested that a deal could be reached within days, with expectations that tensions in key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz could ease.
The United States now faces pressure to respond after the reported helicopter incident. The situation remains unstable. Any military action could increase tensions in an already volatile region.
