Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Iran

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Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, stating that both pilots are safe but the United States must respond. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) is investigating the incident. This escalation follows the US disabling an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf and exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, straining the April 6 truce.

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