Tehran: Iran and its affiliated state networks have publicly questioned and dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims that both Apache pilots survived the helicopter downing in the Strait of Hormuz.
State-aligned media and online networks heavily scrutinized the survival account, specifically pointing to the mechanics of an Apache crashing into the sea and speculating that the pilots were not safely rescued.
Despite Iran’s refutation and denial of Tehran’s involvement, US Central Command maintained that the crew were retrieved within roughly two hours of the incident and were in stable condition. The event led to retaliatory US strikes on Iranian territory, further escalating tensions in the Gulf.
