President Donald Trump confirmed Monday night that two US Army pilots escaped injury after their Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The crash occurred in a region marked by ongoing tensions.
Trump spoke to journalists at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after he watched the NBA Finals. He directly addressed reports of the incident. “The pilots are fine. Yeah,” Trump said. “Nobody injured. We are going to issue a report tomorrow. But the pilots are fine.”
The New York Times first reported the crash of the US Army Apache helicopter. US military officials had not immediately commented on the cause. Rescue teams successfully extracted the crew members from the area.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital passage for global oil shipments. Iran maintained control over parts of the waterway amid recent conflicts. The crash took place against the backdrop of strained relations between the United States and Iran.
Military analysts noted that Apache helicopters played key roles in US operations to enforce measures in the region. Officials continued to monitor the situation closely.
Trump also commented on ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran during his remarks. He expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon. However, he focused primarily on the safety of the pilots in response to questions about the crash.
US Central Command and the Defense Department did not release immediate statements. Authorities planned to provide more details in the upcoming report.
The incident added to concerns about military activities near the strategic chokepoint. Both US and regional officials watched developments carefully.
