"Iranian state media described the encounter as tense, claiming the USS Fitzgerald attempted a provocative approach towards Iranian territorial waters, which prompted warnings from an Iranian helicopter."
"US military officials characterized the encounter as professional, stating it was a safe interaction that did not disrupt their naval mission despite Iranian claims."
A confrontation occurred between Iranian and US naval forces in the Gulf of Oman, involving the USS Fitzgerald. Iran's state media reported a tense exchange, claiming the destroyer approached Iranian territorial waters, prompting a helicopter to warn it to change course. In contrast, US military officials labeled the encounter as professional and indicated it did not affect their mission. A video released by Iranian media shows the helicopter's warning, while US Central Command denied any tension, describing the interaction as safe.
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