US gunship down in Strait of Hormuz as Trump talks up Iran deal

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9 Jun 2026 • 3:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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US gunship down in Strait of Hormuz as Trump talks up Iran deal

  • A U.S. Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident confirmed by Donald Trump on Tuesday.
  • The two pilots aboard the gunship were rescued and are reported to be "fine" after the aircraft went down in the Iran-controlled waterway.
  • The cause of the crash is currently unclear, with possibilities including mechanical failure or being shot down, though no official suggestion of a deliberate attack has been made.
  • The incident occurred hours after Iran and Israel reportedly halted attacks on each other following an appeal from Trump, despite recent hostilities.
  • Donald Trump stated that the US has a "very good chance" of signing a peace deal with Iran "in two or three days," even as the helicopter crash's implications are being assessed.

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