UMVA has learned that a US Army helicopter was downed in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, sparking a daring rescue mission that saved the lives of two crew members.
The incident occurred on June 8 at 7:33 p.m. ET, when the AH-64 Apache helicopter went down while patrolling regional waters. The two soldiers on board were "lost at sea" but were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the rescue efforts were led by US Naval Forces Central Command and the 82nd Airborne Division, with support from US Air Force and Navy units, including the US 5th Fleet's Task Force 59. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
President Trump addressed the incident on Monday night, telling reporters that "the pilots are fine" and that "nobody was injured." He added that a full report would be issued the following day.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, as well as the US Navy's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Iran have recently traded attacks, testing the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the US Navy's blockade will remain in place until a "Final Deal" is reached, according to President Trump. The blockade is a critical component of the US strategy to pressure Iran into negotiations.
The situation remains volatile, with both sides looking to do an immediate ceasefire. However, the path to peace remains uncertain, and the world waits with bated breath to see what happens next.
