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June 16, 2026
US Apache Helicopter Shot Down During Covert Oil Transfer Operations
- A US Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran on June 9 while allegedly involved in a covert oil transfer operation near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The operation has involved at least 116 ships since early May, using tactics similar to those employed by Iran to evade sanctions.
- The US military is reportedly overseeing these transfers, which are aimed at maintaining oil exports despite Iranian threats against non-compliant vessels.
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- Downed US Apache helicopter linked to secret oil transfer operation near Strait of HormuzJun 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM · Independent
- EXCLUSIVA EEUU usa una táctica de contrabando iraní para sacar petróleo del Golfo de forma clandestinaJun 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM · Reuters