Trump claims Iran shot down US helicopter over Strait of Hormuz

Former US President Donald Trump claimed on his social media platform Truth Social that Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. In a post, Trump wrote: "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. There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes. The incident, if confirmed, could escalate tensions between the United States and Iran, which have been high for years. However, no official confirmation from the US military or Iranian authorities has been provided at the time of this report.

Trump's statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical friction, including disputes over Iran's nuclear program and US sanctions. The claim has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the incident actually occurred or if it is a false alarm. According to Mehr News, the report was based solely on Trump's social media post.