Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after the incident. Trump also expressed optimism over negotiations with Iran.
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Middle East Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz June 9, 20261:48 AM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump talks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, early Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran.
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