US President Donald Trump assured reporters that the pilots of a US Army Apache helicopter are safe following its reported crash near the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times noted that two crew members were rescued, although the cause of the incident remains unclear. Trump, speaking after attending an NBA Finals game, indicated that further details would be provided in a report the next day. The helicopter's downing comes amid rising tensions in the region, particularly after Iran and Israel engaged in direct strikes over the weekend. The Apache helicopters are typically deployed for precision strikes and reconnaissance missions, and their use has been common in operations against Iranian vessels. This incident, if confirmed, would represent the first Apache loss since the onset of the conflict with Iran, which has already seen the US military lose numerous aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, since late February.