Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US Apache near Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says Iran shot down a US AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and pledged a response, with two crew members rescued and reported in stable condition. CENTCOM confirmed the helicopter went down off Oman during patrols and that the crew were saved about two hours later by an uncrewed surface drone operated by Task Force 59. Iran’s negotiator hinted at diplomacy but suggested consequences if commitments aren’t kept. The incident marks a rare loss in the ongoing regional tensions.