Key Facts

• The helicopter that crashed was a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter.
• The crash happened near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
• Both crew members survived without injuries, according to President Trump.
• The cause of the crash is not yet clear.
• The region is experiencing increased violence as Iran and Israel exchanged attacks recently.
• Iranian TV reported that Israeli attacks killed at least two Iranian air-defense personnel.
• The conflict has disrupted global markets by raising energy prices and food costs.
• Efforts to create a lasting ceasefire since April have not succeeded, especially as Israel expands its operations against militias in Lebanon.