The New York Times, citing two informed sources, reported that a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and its two-person crew was rescued unharmed.
The report added that it was not yet clear whether the plane was shot down by Iranian fire, suffered a technical malfunction, or encountered another problem.
The White House, the U.S. State Department, and U.S. Central Command have not yet responded to Reuters’ requests for comment.
