Questions over the fate of two US Army pilots were quickly answered after an Apache attack helicopter crashed near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump confirming that both crew members escaped without injuries.

“The pilots are fine...Nobody injured,” Trump told reporters late Monday, seeking to ease concerns after news of the crash emerged amid heightened military tensions across the Middle East.

The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy transit routes and a waterway that has remained at the center of regional security concerns during the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel.

While details surrounding the crash remain limited, US officials have not yet disclosed what caused the helicopter to go down. Trump said a formal report on the incident would be released soon.

The Apache, one of the US military's primary attack helicopters, crashed as the region continued to grapple with renewed instability. The development came just a day after Iran and Israel exchanged fresh fire, marking the most serious challenge yet to the fragile ceasefire intended to halt months of hostilities.

Iranian state media acknowledged reports of the crash on Tuesday, citing foreign sources, though it offered no additional information about the circumstances of the incident.

The conflict has had far-reaching consequences beyond the battlefield. Since military operations involving the United States and Israel intensified earlier this year, global energy markets have faced repeated disruptions, contributing to higher fuel costs and broader inflationary pressures affecting consumers worldwide.

With AP inputs