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Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond

Summary

President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Two American crew members were rescued, and Trump said the US must respond to the attack.

Key Facts

  • The helicopter was an AH-64 Apache.
  • The attack happened near the coast of Oman while the helicopter was patrolling.
  • Two crew members were rescued safely by a US sea drone and are in stable condition.
  • This is the first Apache helicopter lost in the conflict with Iran.
  • President Trump said the US must respond to the attack but did not specify how.
  • Iran’s top negotiator suggested the attack was a response to broken commitments.
  • The incident happened while talks between the US and Iran were ongoing to end the regional conflict.
  • The situation is developing, and more updates are expected.
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