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Trump Accuses Iran of Shooting Down US Helicopter Near Strait of Hormuz, Promises Retaliation

09 June 2026 10:35

President Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing retaliation.

- Two crew members were rescued by an unmanned boat after the crash off the coast of Oman. - Iran denies involvement, calling the accusation propaganda.

- The incident raises fears of a broader conflict in the strategic waterway. - The Pentagon is investigating, and international calls for restraint are growing.

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