(TNND) — A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz during a routine patrol mission.
According to U.S. Central Command, the incident occurred off the coast of Oman, with both pilots safely rescued within two hours and reported to be in stable condition. No injuries were reported.
Authorities stated that the cause of the crash is under investigation. Additional details are expected to be released later today.
President Donald Trump, speaking at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, confirmed the pilots' safety and emphasized that “nobody was injured.”
Witnesses reported hearing loud noises prior to the helicopter going down, but no eyewitness accounts have been verified. Lane closures and other traffic impacts were not reported at this time, as the incident occurred over water.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.