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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

US Army Apache Helicopter Crash and Crew Rescue in Strait of Hormuz

Jun 09, 2026 08:15 AM CT Strait of Hormuz US military,accident,Strait of Hormuz,Apache helicopter,rescue

Summary

Two US Army pilots were rescued by an uncrewed vessel after their Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. While the incident appears to be an accident rather than hostile action, it highlights the operational risks and US military presence in a critical chokepoint closely monitored by Iran and its proxies.

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An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.

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United States NEUTRAL

US Army personnel involved in helicopter crash; crew rescued by US-operated or allied uncrewed vessel.

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