Pakistan, June 9 -- US President Donald Trump has said that two American pilots are safe after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions in the region involving Iran and Israel.

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Speaking to reporters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Trump confirmed that the crew of an Apache gunship helicopter had been rescued following the incident. He added that both pilots were in good condition and no injuries had been reported.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. According to initial reports, it has not yet been determined whether the aircraft was struck by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical failure, or experienced another tech...