Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak

Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak

NEWSFLASH: Iran shoots down U.S. helicopter over Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

Its two crew members were rescued to safety after spending two hours in the water off the coast of Oman.

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Iran shot down an Apache helicopter that was patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. He added that the U.S. must respond.

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is displayed on the National Mall in on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

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- How did the crew get rescued, and how long did it take?

- Is Iran claiming responsibility, too?

- How will the U.S. respond?

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