Iranian foreign minister implies responsibility for downing US Apache in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said foreign forces near Iranian territory are at constant risk due to their own human error, simple accidents, or the possibility of being caught in crossfire. He advised them to leave, adding Tehran prefers diplomacy but 'speaks other languages' too, in remarks widely read as taking implicit responsibility for the downing of a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. A US official told Al-Arabiya the shootdown was deliberate, according to reports.

5 developments

1. 5 days ago · 00:25 · 11 JunLatest

   Pilots escaped the aircraft moments before it sank in the strait

2. 23:11 · 10 Jun

   US official confirms helicopter was protecting ships from Iranian drones and missiles

3. 21:52 · 9 Jun

   Araghchi claims foreign forces are at risk of crossfire and accidents.

• Developing6 days ago · 10:35 · 10 JunIRGC-adjacent source claims downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone in Strait of Hormuz
• Strong5 days ago · 11:24 · 10 JunUS Navy autonomous vessel rescued Apache crew in what reports describe as a first operational mission
• Developing6 days ago · 23:00 · 9 JunIran denies involvement in attack on US Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz
• Developing7 days ago · 07:45 · 9 JunTrump: Helicopter crash pilots in Hormuz ‘okay,’ US to publish report today

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