The day began with Trump predicting 'total victory' over Iran within two weeks, while state-aligned Tasnim quoted Hezbollah demanding a comprehensive ceasefire. By morning, a US Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; Trump confirmed pilots were safe, but IRGC's Quds Force chief announced a new 'resistance security belt' from Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb. In the afternoon, two Iranian air defense personnel were reported killed in Israeli strikes, and state media vowed faster military development. The pivotal shift came in the evening: Trump accused Iran of shooting down the Apache, threatening retaliation. Exile sources amplified the accusation, while state-aligned outlets warned of non-diplomatic responses if commitments were broken. The day closed with reports of secret US-Iran talks extending beyond Hormuz.