In its statement, CENTCOM described the IRGC’s actions as unsafe and unprofessional, emphasizing that they endangered the lives of US military personnel and partner countries. The incident occurred with a US AH-1Z Viper combat helicopter assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
This is not the first such incident in the Persian Gulf, where American and Iranian ships often operate in close proximity to each other, leading to periodic clashes and tensions. Previously, Iranian ships approached American ships at close range, creating “psychological pressure” on the crew and in some cases causing warning shots.
Source: Ferra
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