Muscat (HRNW)- A US military Apache helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Oman during heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.
According to the international news agency, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that the accident occurred during a routine daily patrol mission.
The statement added that two personnel were on board the helicopter and were safely rescued from the sea within approximately two hours through a coordinated rescue operation.
US officials said both personnel are in stable condition and are receiving necessary medical assistance, while the helicopter sank into the sea.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown. The US military has initiated a comprehensive investigation to determine whether the incident was caused by a technical malfunction, weather conditions, or any other factor.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump confirmed while speaking to reporters that both personnel involved in the crash are safe and their condition is not critical.
The incident comes as US military operations continue in the Gulf of Oman and across the Middle East, with international attention focused on the region’s evolving security situation.
US officials stated that further details regarding the helicopter crash will be released once the investigation is completed.
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