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The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian air-defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran's downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter; the crew were rescued and are in stable condition, while Iran signaled retaliation and Trump vowed a 'very powerful' response.
Following Iran’s downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command announced self‑defense strikes against Iran at President Trump’s direction, describing them as a proportional response, with Trump pledging a very powerful response. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran will not leave attacks unanswered and urged foreign forces near Iran to withdraw to reduce risk, as the broader Middle East conflict and ceasefire dynamics continue to unfold.
Iran reportedly shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz; two pilots were rescued by a sea drone and CENTCOM is investigating. President Trump says the U.S. must respond, while diplomacy with Iran remains unsettled and markets react. The day’s updates also include the UN’s alarm over the flare-up, sanctions by five nations on Israel’s Bezalel Smotrich and West Bank settlers, deadly Israeli strikes in Tyre, and mixed signals on a potential Iran deal.
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.
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. An American uncrewed surface drone, operated by Task Force 59, rescued the two crew members within about two hours; they are in stable condition. CENTCOM led the operation with support from the 82nd Airborne, the Air Force, and Navy units. The incident is under investigation and represents the first sea-drone rescue of its kind for US forces.
The Pentagon defended Kid Rock’s brief AH-64 Apache helicopter flight at Fort Belvoir as part of a “Freedom 250” outreach tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posting photos. The event followed earlier helicopter flyovers near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home and a Nashville protest, prompting questions about taxpayer funding for public-relations activities. Officials say such flights can serve training and outreach, noting Apache operations cost about $7,000 per hour but that costs may be absorbed into routine operations.
The Army has opened an administrative review after Kid Rock posted videos that appear to show AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near his Tennessee home, with officials saying they will assess the mission for safety standards and airspace compliance and take action if violations are found.