Trump Accuses Iran of Shooting Down US Apache Helicopter Near Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down an American Apache attack helicopter near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, announcing that the United States must respond forcefully to the incident. The Boeing AH-64 Apache is a twin-crew attack helicopter equipped with laser-guided Hellfire missiles and unguided Hydra rockets. The incident threatens to escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf region, where the Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments and has been a frequent flashpoint between the US and Iran.