Trump Says US Pilots Safe After Helicopter Crash in Strait of Hormuz

A naval officer aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) oversees flight operations from the control tower as the amphibious assault ship sails in the Arabian Sea, as U.S. forces implement a blockade of Iranian shipping and support the free flow of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Navy Photo)

By Aldgra Fredly

Aldgra Fredly

Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.

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June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

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President Donald Trump said Monday that the pilots of a U.S. military helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz are in safe condition.

Trump was responding to reports that a U.S. Army Apache helicopter had crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times, which first reported the crash, said the helicopter’s two crew members had been rescued.

Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA finals in New York, Trump said the pilots were “fine” but did not give further details.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas shipments route that has seen significant disruptions due to the war in Iran.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

This article will be updated with additional details.

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