The CNN reported on Wednesday a serious incident involving an Y-12 Iranian surveillance aircraft, which reportedly approached a US MH-60R combat helicopter in the international airspace over the Persian Gulf several days ago.
The distance between the two planes was no more than 450 of meters, according to the CNN.
US officials expressed their concern about the incident, which possibly reflects Iranian top officials; lack of full control of junior military personnel.
"We think this might have been locally ordered," a US military official told CNN.
The incident occurred as negotiations are ongoing regarding Iran's nuclear program, at the same time as the conflict in Yemen between Houthis and the Saudi-led military coalition escalates.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
