US helicopter deployed to attack Iranian boats crashes near Hormuz; Trump says both pilots safe

June 9, 2026

A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. According to a New York Times report, both pilots on board were rescued safely. US President Donald Trump confirmed the incident while speaking to reporters in New York.

Trump stated that both pilots are safe and uninjured. It is currently unclear whether the helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction or was the target of an attack. US military officials have launched an investigation into the matter, and a report is expected to be released tomorrow.

The US military is conducting security operations in the Strait of Hormuz using Apache helicopters, MQ-9 Reaper drones, and F/A-18 and F-35 fighter jets. According to reports, Apache helicopters are deployed to counter potential threats from small armed boats and drones.