A U.S. Army Apache helicopter was reportedly shot down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with the United States attributing the incident to Iranian forces. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday via his Truth Social platform that the U.S. military informed him of the attack, calling for a U.S. response while not specifying what actions might follow.

According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the two crew members aboard the helicopter were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition. CENTCOM also said the cause of the incident is under investigation and confirmed that the helicopter went down while patrolling regional waters. Apache attack helicopters are primarily employed for precision strikes, close air support, and reconnaissance.

The event comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Just a day before, Iran’s armed forces launched missile strikes targeting Israel for the first time in two months despite a ceasefire agreement brokered with the United States. Israel responded with its own air strikes against Iran. Later on Monday, both countries announced a suspension of hostilities, reaffirming a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April 8. This ceasefire followed over a month of conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran since late February.

President Trump, who has been pursuing a long-term agreement with Iran to resolve ongoing hostilities, described the helicopter incident as a significant challenge to these efforts. He indicated that any future arrangement would require acceptance from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well. Analysts view the downing of the helicopter as a serious escalation that could complicate diplomatic talks.

While the U.S. has pointed to Iran as responsible for the attack, no direct confirmation has been provided by Iranian authorities, and the circumstances surrounding the helicopter’s downing remain under review. The incident underscores the volatility of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint—and raises concerns about further military confrontations in the region.