Iranian Forces Down US Army Apache Helicopter in Gulf of Oman
A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces over the Gulf of Oman. The crew was safely rescued overnight by a Saronic Corsair uncrewed surface vessel (USV). U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the incident and promised a military response.
Date: June 18, 2026
Location: Middle East, Oman
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The War Zone / NDTA