BAGHDAD/ Aswat al-Iraq: Officials reported that Kurdish forces fired at an Iraqi army helicopter, Tuesday, according to Reuters.

The political situation between Baghdad and Arbil was tense for the disputed areas, which will cover greater conflict on oil resources.

Reuters said that the shooting was to prevent the helicopter from photographing the area.

Anwar Othman, deputy minister for military affairs was quoted that the fire was shot when the helicopter was flying over the Kurdish forces, "which we will have stronger response in future".