U.S. Navy Calls off Search for Missing Crew Member After Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash

The U.S. Navy announced it has halted the search for a crew member missing after a helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea. The crash occurred during operations linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Officials said the investigation into the accident’s cause is still ongoing. Early findings indicate the crash was not caused by hostile fire. The incident adds to a tally of U.S. service deaths in the war. Fourteen American service members have now been killed in the confrontation with Iran. The Navy will continue to analyze flight data and wreckage to determine the exact cause. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.