Awkward: Iran reportedly points weapon at U.S. helicopter as Obama set to give speech on Iran deal

As we wait for President Obama to address the nation in a final push to win support for his Iran nuclear deal, we’re watching this on CNN:

Breaking, on CNN: "Iran Warship Points Weapon at U.S. Helicopter" in Gulf of Aden

— Josh Kraushaar (@HotlineJosh) August 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/fahimn/status/628954255207104512

https://twitter.com/CNNVideo/status/628954881861230592

Iranian warship pointed weapon at U.S. helicopter in the Gulf of Aden, official says. http://t.co/VGv9YMM6pK pic.twitter.com/IcUJFn530P

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 5, 2015

Oops.

President Obama’s speech was supposed to start at 11:20, but he’s late … again:

President's Iran speech due to begin 11:20 ET, but motorcade left 11:30; about 15 min drive uptown to American Univ.

— West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) August 5, 2015

Maybe he’s waiting to see if we’re at war with Iran before he tells us to trust Iran?

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