Iranian drone downs US Army helicopter in possible strike

A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter was reportedly downed near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by an Iranian Shahed drone. It remains unclear whether the drone's impact was a deliberate targeting or a fortunate accident, as investigators are still evaluating the incident. While Shahed drones typically target stationary objects, newer Russian-modified versions may possess the capability to strike moving targets. This event, which resulted in the loss of a $25 million helicopter, prompted retaliatory US self-defense strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the region.