Iran Shoots Down US Helicopter Hours After Trump Promised Ceasefire

A US Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces off the Gulf of Oman, just hours after President Donald Trump said a ceasefire extension with Tehran was “so close” and would take “two or three days max” to finalize. The crew was rescued from the sea, according to reports. The attack appears to be an attempt to stop the US from increasing air patrols targeting Iranian drones. These patrols are part of an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. The incident marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries. Trump had earlier claimed that a deal to extend the ceasefire would take only an hour to complete. Instead, the downing of the helicopter suggests that Iran is actively working to deter US military operations in the region.