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Amid threats from US President Donald Trump, who promised to strengthen the naval presence in the Middle East, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps decided to demonstrate its military strength by launching large-scale maneuvers yesterday. As part of the second day of exercises, the IRGC of Iran launched missiles at targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
This was reported by several Iranian media outlets at once.
In particular, the ISNA agency made the following statement:
At the same time, the types of missiles and the affected objects were not named.
Also, during the exercises, which are called "Smart Control over the Strait of Hormuz," IRGC units practiced the use of attack and reconnaissance drones in conditions of communication interference. The drones struck stationary and moving targets.
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It is known that traffic along this marine highway was suspended during the shooting.
Meanwhile, the commander of the IRGC Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Reza Tangsiri, said that the Iranian military is capable of blocking the Strait of Hormuz if such an order is given by the country's top leadership. Considering that about a fifth of global oil traffic takes place here, this promise is worth listening to.
In parallel with the mutual demonstration of military force, the United States and Iran are continuing the negotiation process regarding Tehran's nuclear program, trying to negotiate a mutually acceptable deal.
