US President Donald Trump has warned of a response following allegations that Iran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred around 3 am local time while the helicopter was on a patrol mission near Oman. Although military officials have yet to verify the claim, Trump stated on Truth Social that he was informed by military sources about the incident and emphasized that the pilots survived and were rescued safely. The US Central Command confirmed that the helicopter went down and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause. The two pilots were rescued by an autonomous sea drone and are reported to be in stable condition. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping lane, crucial for global oil trade, and the rescue operation underscores the growing role of unmanned systems in military operations. Task Force 59, the US Navy unit in the region, is actively working to integrate autonomous technologies into its missions, reflecting a shift toward modern warfare tactics.