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Downing of U.S. Apache Near Hormuz Nearly Triggered New U.S.-Iran Escalation
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By קובי ברקת
First reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026
What happened
The Wall Street Journal says a U.S. Apache crash near the Strait of Hormuz nearly triggered renewed U.S.-Iran fighting. Two pilots survived after a suicide drone hit the helicopter, and later mediation by Qatar and Pakistan helped prevent further escalation.
- 01A U.S. Apache was downed near the Strait of Hormuz after a suicide drone exploded nearby.
- 02The incident happened hours after Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
- 03Both pilots survived, staying in the water for about two hours before rescue.
- 04Officials said their deaths could have triggered renewed fighting with Iran.
- 05Qatar and Pakistan later mediated to stop a third night of strikes.
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