U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone

TL;DR

President Trump announced that Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
The two U.S. Army pilots involved in the incident were rescued safely by an unmanned surface drone.
This marks the first time a drone has been used by the U.S. military for a water rescue operation.
U.S. Central Command began launching self-defense strikes against Iran in response to the downing of the helicopter.
Initial reports suggest an Iranian drone may have been responsible for striking the Apache helicopter.
The incident occurred while the helicopter was patrolling waters off the coast of Oman.
Iranian state media reported the crash but offered no additional details.

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