Pilots unhurt as US Apache helicopter crashes near Hormuz, says Trump

Author: news24.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: United States

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Pilots unhurt as US Apache helicopter crashes near Hormuz, says Trump

A US Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated that both pilots are unhurt. The incident occurred on June 9, 2026.

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