Hmmmm. Seems like the same lacadaisical attitude that was prevalent pre-9/11 to me. So, during the 06/07 time frame, where our carriers being “buzzed” by actual fighter planes, or drones? I seem to recall reading about drones having buzzed our ships. As for being at war? Yes, we are. Just as we were at war with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Just because no bombs have yet been droped, doesn’t mean a “war” hasn’t been enjoined. As far as the Iranian leadership is concerned, they ARE at war with America, and have been using propaganda as just one of their means of waging warfare. From what I know of Iraq, Iran has been physically meddling within Iraqi territory, and provided arms (and probably continues to do so) to insurgents. American soldiers have been killed by Iranian weapons, and there is a high degree of suspicion actual Iranian soldiers have participated. These are acts of war. So, I’m not buying into your claim.
Iranian P-3s.
So, I’m not buying into your claim.
Suit yourself.
As already pointed out it has been a regular activity. This is international waters. Both sides conduct recon flights on each others vessels. It has been going on for decades in the Persian Gulf.
In most cases there is radio communications between the Iranian maritime patrol aircraft and the vessel. The vessels transmit a warning broadcast and the Iranian aircraft states its intention. Such activity has been going on for decades and that is why many ex and serving military freepers find it puzzling that this story even made the news.