A U.S. Apache attack helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman on Monday, according to CENTCOM and ABC News. Two U.S. officials told ABC News the helicopter was brought down by an Iranian drone, the same type Iran typically uses to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The two pilots were uninjured. President Donald Trump said the helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz, a location distinct from the coast of Oman. Trump stated the U.S. 'must, of necessity, respond' and announced 'major combat operations' against Iran on February 28, involving joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on military and infrastructure sites. He later extended a ceasefire indefinitely and maintained a U.S. blockade until negotiations conclude 'one way or the other.'

Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran, according to BBC. Iran said it has ended its wave of strikes toward Israel, as reported by Bluesky. Israel has continued military operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, with at least eight people killed in new strikes on Tyre on Tuesday, according to CBS News. Iran warned Monday it would retaliate for any new Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a social media comment urging foreign troops to leave the region. As Iran negotiates with the United States, it has threatened to expand attacks beyond the Middle East if war resumes, according to CNN. The exchanges between Iran and Israel marked the first time the two have targeted each other since a ceasefire that began in early April, as reported by Bluesky.