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US Army, US Navy Task Force 59, Iran
Strait of Hormuz, near Oman
June 8, 2026
Verified: June 13, 2026
"A US Army Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued by a US Navy un-crewed surface vessel (Saronic Corsair). US Central Command conducted retaliatory strikes against Iranian air defense and radar sites."
"A US Army Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued by a US Navy un-crewed surface vessel (Saronic Corsair). US Central Command conducted retaliatory strikes against Iranian air defense and radar sites."
"Previous reports indicated a helicopter shootdown and rescue of crew members, whereas this report focuses on the death of three sailors during a tanker interception operation."
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