A United States Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred while the helicopter gunship was on patrol in regional waters.
Its two crew members were safely rescued following the crash. They were saved by an unmanned drone boat.
This rescue marks a significant development for American forces in the region.
The helicopter went down at an undisclosed location off the coast of Oman.
The exact cause of the crash is currently under investigation.