Former President Donald Trump confirmed early Tuesday that the two-man crew of a US Army Apache helicopter is safe following a crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the press at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Trump reassured the public that no injuries were sustained during the incident. He noted that the administration plans to release a more detailed formal report later in the day to clarify the circumstances surrounding the event.

The incident, which reportedly took place on Monday, initially prompted concerns regarding the cause of the crash. While sources cited by The New York Times confirmed the safe recovery of the aircrew, it remains unclear whether the helicopter suffered a mechanical malfunction, fell victim to hostile fire, or encountered another unforeseen issue. At the time of the reports, both the US Department of State and US Central Command had yet to provide an official comment on the specifics of the situation.