A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday; both crew members were rescued and are in stable condition.
The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the Iran war, with Israel and Iran exchanging fire and the ceasefire under strain. - The crash happened off the coast of Oman during a patrol; cause is under investigation.
- President Trump expressed optimism about a deal with Iran, saying it could be reached in "two or three days." - Israeli airstrikes killed two Iranian air defense members, and Israel issued an evacuation warning for Tyre, Lebanon. - Mediators led by Pakistan continue efforts to broker a permanent ceasefire, but both sides remain firm on key demands.
The crash underscores the volatility in the region as the U.S. enforces a blockade on Iranian oil and Israel expands operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.