U.S. Army Helicopter Crash Near Iran Results in Crew Rescue

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Officials are investigating whether Iranian fire was responsible for the incident, according to two American officials and a third source. The crash occurred amid rising tensions, as Israel and Iran had exchanged strikes following a ceasefire on April 8. Both crew members were rescued around 7:30 PM ET, approximately two hours after the helicopter went down off the coast of Oman, as reported by U.S. Central Command. They are currently in stable condition. President Trump confirmed the crew's safety, stating, "The pilots are fine. Yeah. Nobody injured." The cause of the crash may be determined after the crew is interviewed, as they are undergoing treatment. A source indicated that there was an extensive search operation before the crew was located.