US President Donald Trump said the pilots aboard a US Army attack helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are safe and unharmed, adding that the administration will release a detailed report on the incident on Tuesday.
"The pilots are fine. Nobody injured. We are going to issue a report tomorrow," Trump told reporters after the crash.
The helicopter, identified as a US Army Apache attack helicopter, went down near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Both crew members were rescued safely, though the exact cause of the crash remains unclear. Officials have not yet said whether the incident was the result of mechanical failure, hostile fire or another factor.
#WATCH | On the US Army's attack helicopter crashing near the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald J Trump says, "The pilots are fine. Nobody injured. We are going to issue a report tomorrow."
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The crash occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and continued military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes. The waterway has remained a focal point of regional tensions involving the United States, Iran and its allies.
While speculation surrounding the cause of the crash continues, Trump sought to reassure the public by confirming that both pilots survived the incident without injuries. Further details are expected when the administration releases its official report.
