Key Facts

• A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with an Iranian drone.
• President Donald Trump blamed Iran for shooting down the helicopter and said the US must respond.
• The US military said its airstrikes against Iran were a “proportional response” to Iranian aggression.
• Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island following the US strikes.
• Iran’s Foreign Minister warned foreign forces to leave the region and promised retaliation for the attacks.
• Two US service members were rescued by a drone boat, marking the first known drone rescue at sea by the US military.
• The incident added tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah.
• The conflict has affected global energy prices and basic goods costs worldwide.