Instant Alert: An Iranian Navy ship pointed weapons at a US Navy helicopter in an 'unsafe and unprofessional' move

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   An Iranian Navy ship pointed weapons at a US Navy helicopter in an 'unsafe and unprofessional' move by Idrees Ali on Nov 28, 2016, 3:33 PM Advertisement An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard vessel pointed its weapons at a U.S. Navy helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, two U.S. defense officials told Reuters on Monday, an action they described as "unsafe and unprofessional." The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the incident took place when a Navy SH-60 helicopter flew within half a mile (0.8 km) of two Iranian vessels in international waters. One of the vessels pointed its weapons at the helicopter, the U.S. officials said. The officials added that at no point did the crew of the helicopter feel threatened, but it was unsafe because it could have lead to an escalation. Iranian representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011