A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter was reportedly struck by an Iranian Shahed drone near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8. An unnamed US government official indicated that it is still under investigation whether the drone strike was intentional or accidental. This incident follows a series of attacks by Iran using Shahed drones against various military and civilian targets in the Gulf region since February 28, 2026, coinciding with the onset of conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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US Army Helicopter Downed by Iranian Drone Near Strait of Hormuz
A US Army helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the drone strike was deliberate or accidental, amid a broader context of drone attacks by Iran in the region since February 2026.
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Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
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US Army Helicopter Downed by Iranian Drone Near Strait of Hormuz