Wednesday, June 10Wednesday, June 10U.S. Apache helicopter crashes in Strait of Hormuz; both pilots rescued
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed into the waters of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 8, 2026, with both pilots rescued, though the cause of the incident remains undetermined. The crash occurred amid heightened tensions in the region, where American Apaches have been deployed as part of CENTCOM’s efforts to counter Iranian influence over the strategic waterway. The incident was first reported by *The New York Times* on Tuesday, citing two unnamed sources briefed on the matter.
The Apache, a twin-rotor attack helicopter known for its precision strikes and advanced avionics, went down near the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil shipments. Both pilots were extracted from the water and are now in stable condition, according to multiple international outlets including *Aftenposten* and *Volkskrant* . The Pentagon has not yet issued an official statement, and the U.S. military has not confirmed whether the crash was the result of mechanical failure, hostile fire, or environmental factors.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint in recent months, with repeated confrontations between Iranian forces and Western naval patrols. U.S. Apaches have conducted frequent reconnaissance and deterrence missions in the area, part of a broader CENTCOM strategy to assert freedom of navigation and counter Iran’s attempts to assert control over the strait. The crash comes just days after regional tensions escalated following a series of maritime incidents and aerial confrontations.
Iranian state media has not yet commented on the incident, though the lack of clarity over the cause has fueled speculation. Analysts suggest that if the crash was the result of hostile action, it could further destabilize an already volatile region. “The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most dangerous maritime corridors in the world,” said a senior defense analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. “Any incident involving U.S. forces there is likely to be scrutinized closely.”
The U.S. military’s response to the crash is expected in the coming hours, with questions likely to focus on whether the Apache was targeted and whether additional assets will be deployed to the region. For now, the incident underscores the persistent risks faced by military personnel operating in one of the world’s most contested waterways.
🇺🇸 — CENTCOM never acknowledged the loss of this helicopter, and President Trumps spokesman & CENTCOM both didnt respond to NYTs request for comment. This is the first time an AH-64 "Apache" helicopter has been lost as part of the Iran War, regardless of how it crashed.
telegram bot · about 22 hours ago
Elicopter de luptă Apache al armatei SUA, prăbușit în apropierea Strâmtorii Ormuz Un elicopter de luptă Apache al armatei americane s-a prăbușit, luni, în apropierea Strâmtorii Ormuz, au declarat doua persoane informate privind incidentul pentru publicația The New York Times, relatează Reuters. Cei doi membri ai echipajului au fost salvați, conform ziarului american. Nu este clar dacă elicopterul Apache a fost doborât de forțele iraniene, a suferit …
hotnews.ro · about 22 hours ago
Iranin sota | NYT: Yhdysvaltain armeijan taisteluhelikopteri putosi Hormuzinsalmen lähellä Helikopteri putosi mereen maanantaina. NYT:n mukaan tiedossa ei ole, ammuttiinko kopteri alas vai johtuiko putoaminen viasta.
helsingin sanomat · about 22 hours ago
Avis: Amerikansk militærhelikopter styrtet ved Hormuzstredet Et amerikansk Apache-helikopter gikk ned nær Hormuzstredet mandag, og de to om bord er reddet og i sikkerhet, skriver…
aftenposten · about 22 hours ago
🇺🇸🇮🇱 — 59 years ago today, the U.S. Navy Belmont-class technical research ship USS Liberty, flying the American flag and sailing under weather conditions that made the flag visible, was deliberately attacked over the span of 75 minutes by two Mirage III fighter jets, two Super Mystére fighter-bombers, and two torpedo boats. The attack was only terminated once the IDF believed the ship was sinking; however, it was saved by its crew. Topedo boats and machine guns also fired upon life boats preparing for launch, a sign the IDF intended to leave no survivors. No punishment whatsoever was given to any members of the IDF that conducted the attack. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara covered up the truth about the attack to avoid damaging US-Israel relations. Even the survivors were disrespected by the US government. They were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation in 1968 by Johnson but werent formally given the award by 1991. President George H.W. Bush was not in attendance for the medal ceremony, instead just waving at them in passing.
telegram bot · about 22 hours ago
🇺🇸 — New York Times, citing two people briefed on the incident, reports that a U.S. Army AH-64 "Apache" attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz today on Monday, June 8. Both pilots were rescued. It is unclear how the helicopter crashed. Apaches are part of CENTCOMs package used as part of their attempts to reverse Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz, and have flown numerous sorties in the waterway.
telegram bot · about 22 hours ago
Vrtuľník americkej armády sa zrútil pri Hormuzskom prielive, posádku zachránili V pondelok sa neďaleko Hormuzského prielivu zrútil bojový vrtuľník Apache patriaci armáde Spojených štátov. Podľa dvoch nezávislých zdrojov denníka The New York Times (NYT) mali obaja členovia posádky obrovské šťastie a záchranári ich bezpečne evakuovali.
aktuality.sk · about 22 hours ago
🇮🇱🇺🇸 — Representative Thomas Massie has delivered a speech memorializing the IDFs unprovoked and intentional attack on the U.S Navy Belmont-class technical research ship USS Liberty on June 8, 1967 and honoring its survivors. Massie has also called for a new investigation into the IDFs attack on the USS Liberty and called on Congress to give justice to the survivors of the attack by passing a resolution honoring them.
telegram bot · about 22 hours ago
Amerikaanse Apache-heli neergestort bij Straat van Hormuz
de volkskrant · about 22 hours ago