CBS/AP: Video appears to show Iranian helicopter's "unsafe" maneuver near U.S. warship
The Pentagon on Monday accused Iran of "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct by a naval helicopter that it said flew within about 25 yards of a U.S. Navy ship and circled it three times in the Gulf of Oman.
Video published by Iranian media appeared to show the helicopter flying low and coming close to the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the Iranian helicopter circled the USS Essex three times and at one point flew as low as 10 feet off the surface of the water.
He said the incident on Nov. 11 had no effect on the Essex's operations.
"Without getting into specifics, the crew of the Essex took the appropriate force protection measures they felt that they needed to, and they acted in accordance with international law," Kirby said.
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More News On Video Showing Iranian Helicopter Coming Within 25 Yards Of USS Essex
Iran releases footage of helicopter approaching USS Essex, blasted for ‘unsafe’ conduct -- FOX News
Pentagon: Iran Navy Flew Helicopter in 'Unsafe' Proximity to USS Essex -- VOA
Pentagon accuses Iran of 'unsafe' conduct after it approached US warship -- The Hill
Pentagon: Iranian Chopper Came Within 25 Yards of USS Essex in Gulf of Oman, Circled Ship 3 Times -- Sputnik
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Is there anyone thinks like I do, A ship could be lost along side a chopper plus a whole country?
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