U.S Navy Accuses Iranian Vessels Of Harassing Its Marine Attack Helicopter With Lasers

Iranian IRGCN vessels targeted a US AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with a laser over the Gulf on September 27. [{ "selector": ".njxqs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 425px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The incident occurred during the helicopter's routine operations in international airspace at 7:30 p.m. local time. [{ "selector": ".xaxbi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 450px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The US Fifth Fleet issued a statement condemning the "unprofessional" behavior of the IRGCN. [{ "selector": ".oejum-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 462px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The laser was shone at the helicopter multiple times, but no injuries or impairment to the aircraft were reported. [{ "selector": ".xweam-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 439px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The targeted helicopter belonged to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. [{ "selector": ".mdsxx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 437px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Such behavior puts the US, partner nations, and lives at risk and calls for an immediate halt to such actions. [{ "selector": ".sdabt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 438px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Despite the incident, the US reaffirmed its commitment to operate in accordance with international law in the region. [{ "selector": ".pqsel-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 431px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The US Navy plans to continue its operations to enhance regional maritime safety and security. [{ "selector": ".bgrcz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 446px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]