Iranian Patrol boats threaten US Warships
Although not Aviation related (although i'm sure the US Navy put up their Helo's)
News is reporting that five Iranian Gunboats approached US Navy ships transiting the Straight of Hormuz with transmissions picked up saying "We are coming at you, you will explode in a few minutes".
According to unamed sources, the USN were 'very' close to opening fire.
So, what would happen if the USN did open fire on 5 Iranian patrol boats even though they approached with threatening action?
I wonder what would have happened if it was a Nimitz class or any other type of Carrier that was being approached?