An Iranian Navy helicopter came within 25 feet of the USS Essex (LHD-2) while the ship was in the Gulf of Oman, the Pentagon confirmed Monday. USS Essex is in the Persian Gulf after doing training with the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) in the Gulf of Oman on Nov. 8, according to USNI News’ Fleet and Marine Tracker. The Iranian helicopter flew within 25 yards of the Essex’s port side, said Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby during his Monday press briefing. The helicopter flew as low as 10 feet off of the water’s surface and circled … Continue reading Pentagon Says Iranian Helicopter Made ‘Unprofessional’ Pass Within 25 yards of USS Essex