President Trump Assures Safety After Apache Helicopter Incident

President Donald Trump confirmed that the pilots of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter, which went down near the Strait of Hormuz, are unharmed. The incident, involving a U.S. Army Apache gunship, is under investigation, and no injuries were reported. An official report is expected soon.

President Donald Trump announced that the crew aboard a U.S. Army Apache helicopter involved in an incident near the Strait of Hormuz is safe, without injuries reported.

The announcement was made on Tuesday as Trump spoke at John F. Kennedy International Airport before traveling back to Washington, D.C. An official report on the incident is due later, he noted.

The New York Times previously disclosed that the helicopter went down on Monday, citing sources familiar with the event. It remains unclear if the helicopter was targeted, suffered mechanical failure, or encountered another issue, with the U.S. Department of State and Central Command yet to comment.