ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERSJUNE 9, 2026 07:02Updated: JUNE 9, 2026 07:17A United States Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and its two crew members were safely rescued, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing two people briefed on the incident.It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, experienced mechanical failure, or encountered some other problem, the report added.The NYT reached out to the Trump administration for comment, which has yet to release any updates regarding the incident.Further requests for comment were sent to a spokesperson for US President Donald Trump and US Central Command (CENTCOM), with both having yet to respond.According to the NYT, Apache helicopters, as well as F/A-18s, F-35s, and MQ-9 Reaper drones, have all been used by CENTCOM as part of US efforts to break Iran's blockade on the Hormuz.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google