Report: US officials fear top Iranian commanders not in full control of local forces

CNN reports incident in which Iranian aircraft came within 50 yards of US helicopter, risking serious incident.

An MH-60R helicopter, attached to the USS Sampson [file]

An MH-60R helicopter, attached to the USS Sampson [file]

(photo credit: REUTERS)

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