Two U.S. Army soldiers were safely rescued after an Apache helicopter crashed into waters off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command and CBS News.
Military officials said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
According to CBS News, the rescue marked a historic first for the U.S. military. The operation was reportedly carried out by an unmanned surface vessel operated by Task Force 59, a specialized unit attached to the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, though a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding.
The report noted that fighting involving Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon continues despite broader diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
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