Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond

The United States military confirmed an Apache helicopter crashed on March 15, 2024, in the Persian Gulf, with two crew members rescued by an American sea drone. Former President Donald Trump stated on March 16, 2024, that Iran shot down the helicopter and vowed retaliation. Trump made these remarks during a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, where he also criticized the current administration's foreign policy. The Pentagon has not officially attributed the crash to Iranian action, but investigations are ongoing. This incident occurs amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.