An American Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple news outlets. Iranian state media acknowledged the crash without elaborating. Two crew members survived and were rescued. According to the BBC, an uncrewed vessel picked up the crew members; the New York Post reported that a U.S. drone boat conducted the rescue. President Donald Trump said the two crew members were 'fine,' according to the Hindustan Times. The cause of the crash was unclear or unconfirmed, as reported by multiple sources. One source, TASS, reported that Iranian state media said an Iranian drone shot down the helicopter; other sources stated the cause remains under investigation. U.S. Central Command described U.S. strikes on Iran as a proportional response, according to Bluesky. The incident occurred following a significant military campaign launched by Donald Trump's administration against the Iranian regime, according to the Times of India. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran were escalating.