Trump vows revenge on Iran over downed Apache A US AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was destroyed overnight while patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump claiming Iran was responsible and pledging retaliation. While the US Central Command initially stated the helicopter “went down” off the coast of Oman without specifying a cause, Trump directly blamed Tehran. An unnamed US official suggested the helicopter may have collided with an Iranian drone in mid-air.

• A US AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was destroyed in the Strait of Hormuz.
• President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down the helicopter and vowed retaliation.
• The US Central Command stated the helicopter “went down” off the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters.
• The two pilots were rescued and are safe.
• An unnamed US official suggested a mid-air collision with an Iranian drone as a possible cause.
• The incident occurs amidst heightened tensions between the US and Iran, linked to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.