Washington, June 9: U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that an American Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, stating that both pilots are safe.
While responding to media questions at John F. Kennedy International Airport before returning to Washington D.C., Trump said, “The pilots are completely safe. A detailed report on the incident will be released by the administration, but for now, I can say that both pilots are fine.”
Earlier, a report from The New York Times indicated that a U.S. Army Apache gunship helicopter had crashed near Hormuz. However, the cause of the crash remains unclear.
According to reports, both pilots were successfully rescued and are safe. U.S. officials have not yet shared detailed information regarding the reasons behind the incident.
Additionally, Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions and will not engage in any new military actions against each other for at least a week. This statement followed his discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In his conversation with reporters, Trump stated, “There was a very positive discussion with Netanyahu. Israel had been attacked recently, to which it responded. Both sides do not want to escalate the conflict further and have agreed to step back from each other for some time.”
Trump also indicated that a significant agreement regarding the nuclear program between the U.S. and Iran is in its final stages. He noted that this agreement would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons in any form. He expressed hope that signatures could be finalized within the next two to three days.
The President mentioned Hormuz, stating that once the agreement is signed, this crucial maritime route will be fully opened. Defending the U.S. strategy of applying pressure on Iran, Trump remarked that economic sanctions have proven to be more effective than military attacks. He said, “If the U.S. wanted, it could conduct large-scale bombings, but that would result in heavy casualties and increase instability in the region.”
According to him, the sanctions imposed on ports and the economic pressure have impacted Iran’s economy, which is why Tehran now appears ready to move towards an agreement.
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