Iranian naval ships repeatedly shined a laser at a US Marine Corps helicopter on Wednesday.
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AdvertisementAdvertisementIranian naval forces repeatedly flashed a laser at a US Marine Corps attack helicopter flying above Middle Eastern waters, the US Navy said on Thursday, as tensions between the two countries remain high across the region.
This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks US and partner nation lives and needs to cease immediately," Cmdr.
"US naval forces remain vigilant and will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows while promoting regional maritime security."
Persons:
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Organizations:
US Marine Corps, US Navy, Service, US Naval Forces Central Command, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Iran's Guard Corps, Pentagon, US Central Command, Bataan, Ready, Guard Corps, National Security
Locations:
Iran, Arabian, Bataan, Iraq, Syria, Tehran