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An American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; its crew was safely rescued, with investigation into the cause ongoing.
On Tuesday, sources informed the New York Times that an American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed on Monday near the Strait of Hormuz. Rescue teams successfully recovered the helicopter's crew unharmed.
The newspaper reported that it remains unclear whether the helicopter was shot down by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical failure, or encountered another issue. The exact reasons and circumstances surrounding the crash have yet to be determined.
Separately, a military helicopter crash in central Iran resulted in the deaths of four individuals, as documented in a video report.
