Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says

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US President Donald Trump stated that Iran shot down a sophisticated Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots safe. Trump indicated the United States would respond, marking a potential escalation amid ongoing fragile ceasefire conditions between the two nations.

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Iran shot down a “highly sophisticated” Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, underscoring how, contrary to the US leader’s previous claims, Iran retains air defence capabilities. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump wrote on social media.

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