Iranian Navy helicopter confronted the U.S. destroyer USS Fitzgerald in a dramatic maritime standoff.
According to Iranian military sources, the destroyer approached waters claimed by Iran, prompting the chopper to issue stern radio warnings.
The U.S. vessel responded with threats to shoot it down, but Iran’s forces declared the helicopter under full air-defense protection.
Ultimately, the Fitzgerald changed course and withdrew.
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