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June 9, 2026
Trump Confirms Iran Downed U.S. Apache Helicopter, Details Rescue Operation
- President Trump confirmed Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, stating the U.S. must respond.
- The two pilots were unharmed and rescued by an American sea drone, as reported by the Pentagon.
- This incident marks the first loss of an Apache helicopter since the conflict with Iran began, raising concerns about the future of ceasefire negotiations.
16 Sources
- Trump says ‘pilots are fine’ after report Apache helicopter went down near Strait of HormuzJun 9, 2026 at 6:22 AM · CNN
- US Apache helicopter crashes near the Strait of HormuzJun 9, 2026 at 7:52 AM · Independent
- US Army helicopter goes down, but President Donald Trump says 'pilots are fine'Jun 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM · Fox News
- Crew rescued after U.S. helicopter goes down near IranJun 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM · Axios
- Trump says pilots 'fine' after helicopter crash near Strait of HormuzJun 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM · The Hill
- Live updates: Trump says rescued Apache crew is 'fine'; House takes up reconciliationJun 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM · The Hill
- Trump blames Iran for helicopter attack, says US must respondJun 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM · Reuters
- Trump culpa a Irán de derribar helicóptero y afirma que EEUU debe responderJun 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM · Reuters
- Trump says U.S. must 'respond' after Iran shoots down helicopter over Hormuz StraitJun 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM · CNBC
- Trump vows response against Iran after downing of US helicopterJun 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM · The Hill
- Trump confirms Iran shot down helicopter, says U.S. 'must' respondJun 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM · NPR
- Drone boat rescues U.S. helicopter crew shot down by IranJun 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM · Axios
- Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respondJun 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM · BBC
- Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to RetaliateJun 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM · NYT
- President Trump says U.S. 'must' respond to Iran attack that downed Army helicopterJun 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM · NPR
- US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for downed helicopterJun 9, 2026 at 9:39 PM · The Hill