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A US Army helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the drone strike was deliberate or accidental, amid a broader context of drone attacks by Iran in the region since February 2026.
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A US Army helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz on June 8. Investigations are ongoing to determine if the drone strike was deliberate or accidental, amid a broader context of drone attacks by Iran in the region since February 2026.
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Cheap Iranian drone downed $25 million US Army helicopter—maybe by chance
US Army Helicopter Downed by Iranian Drone Near Strait of Hormuz