Trump Vows Retaliation After Iran Downs U.S. Apache Helicopter

WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump promised retaliation against Iran after its forces shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Two pilots were aboard the aircraft and neither was injured, according to Trump. Trump said Tuesday on his Truth Social platform that military officials briefed him on the downing, which occurred the previous night. He stated the U.S. would respond to the attack. U.S. media reported Monday that an Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz and that both pilots were rescued. The incident follows a period of rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials have not yet issued a public statement regarding the helicopter's downing. No further details on potential U.S. response measures were immediately available.