Trump says pilots are fine after U.S. helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

Published June 9, 2026 · Category: News

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President Donald Trump talks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, early Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after the incident. Trump also expressed optimism over negotiations with Iran.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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