In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump asserted that Iranian forces shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter while it was on a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz. He reported that the two pilots aboard were rescued without injuries, stating, "Just informed by our armed forces that last night the Iranians shot down one of our state-of-the-art Apache helicopters." Trump emphasized the necessity for a U.S. response to this incident, suggesting that retaliation could be forthcoming. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) corroborated the event, noting that the helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman during its patrol. The pilots were successfully located and rescued approximately two hours after the crash, with help from a maritime drone. However, details regarding the specific type of unmanned vessel used in the rescue operation have not been disclosed, though a U.S. official mentioned it resembled a high-speed boat. This incident raises tensions in the already volatile region and highlights the ongoing confrontations between the U.S. and Iran.