The U.S. military started what it called "self-defense strikes" against Iran for the downing of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the two crew members were both "safe and uninjured" after the Apache helicopter went down while on patrol off the coast of Oman. Geoff Bennett discussed the latest with Dan Lamothe of The Washington Post.

It’s unclear if the Apache helicopter was shot down by the Iranian military or went down as a result of a technical failure.

President Donald Trump said the attack helicopter was downed by Iran and the aircraft’s pilots were rescued and uninjured.

But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate.

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In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.”

Trump says pilots are fine; tells reporters he could have “an idea” for an Iran deal within a few days.

Two crew members were rescued unharmed after their helicopter went down near the strategic waterway; U.S. Central Command says they were picked up within about two hours

Trump said in a social media post that military officials told him “the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters.” He added that both service members…

Donald Trump said that two pilots were involved in the incident and confirmed they were “safe and uninjured.” | World News

The US military says the two crew members were rescued by a sea drone and are in stable condition.

President Trump said the U.S. must respond as he accused Iran of shooting down an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.

The incident over Strait of Hormuz threatens a fragile ceasefire in place since April 8.

Two US crew members were rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.

Two US crew members were rescued near Oman, but the incident adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.

The US Central Command said its forces began launching “self-defence” strikes against Iran on Wednesday morning (AEST).

The incident further strained a two-month ceasefire a day after Iran and Israel exchanged fire for the first time since the fragile truce took effect in April.

US president says crew members are ‘safe and uninjured’ after attack near strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday

A military response from the US could threaten the ceasefire that has been in place since 8 April, as Tehran and Washington have yet to negotiate an end to the war.

US Apache helicopter down near Strait of Hormuz as Trump blames Iran and vows response; first-ever US drone-assisted sea rescue saves two pilots.

A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump confirmed pilots are safe but accused Iran, raising fears of escalation and market