U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache helicopter that went down near the Strait of Hormuz are safe and unharmed.
Speaking to reporters on the runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport before departing for Washington, D.C., early Tuesday, Trump said there were no injuries resulting from the incident.
“The pilots are fine,” Trump said, adding that “nobody injured” in the helicopter mishap.
The president also disclosed that the administration would release a report later on Tuesday providing further details about the incident.
The Apache helicopter reportedly went down on Monday near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways for global energy supplies.
According to a report by The New York Times, the two crew members aboard the helicopter were safely rescued after the aircraft went down.
The newspaper cited two individuals briefed on the matter.
However, the exact cause of the incident remains unclear.
Officials have not yet determined whether the helicopter was brought down by hostile fire, experienced a mechanical failure, or encountered another operational problem.
The report stated that investigators are examining multiple possibilities as authorities work to establish what happened.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical maritime corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to international waters.
The region has long been a focal point of geopolitical tensions and military activity due to its importance to global oil shipments and international trade.
The Apache helicopter is one of the U.S. Army’s primary attack aircraft, widely used for reconnaissance, close air support and combat operations.
Military officials have not released additional details regarding the mission being conducted at the time of the incident.
The Pentagon is expected to provide further information once preliminary assessments are completed.
The incident comes amid continued international attention on security developments in the Gulf region, where military movements are closely monitored by global powers.
For now, the successful rescue of both crew members has eased immediate concerns, while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the helicopter’s loss.
The administration’s expected report is likely to provide more clarity on the cause of the incident and any implications for ongoing military operations in the region.
