Army Apache Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz, Crew Safe

An Army Apache helicopter gunship crashed Monday in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, though both crew members aboard were successfully rescued, according to a New York Times report citing two sources familiar with the incident.

Officials remain uncertain about what caused the crash, with possibilities including Iranian gunfire, equipment malfunction, or other unknown factors, the report stated.

Reuters was unable to independently confirm the details of the incident.