Iran to conduct drills in Strait of Hormuz with live-fire amid US
In another report, Iran warned ships at sea that it plans to hold naval drills with live firing in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting traffic through one of the world’s most critical oil routes, AP reports.
Iran said Thursday it will conduct live-fire naval exercises next week in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Washington and fears of a possible US strike on the country, state media reported.
Press TV reported that the drills will be carried out by the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), without specifying exact dates or the scale of the exercises.
In another report, Iran warned ships at sea that it plans to hold naval drills with live firing in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting traffic through one of the world’s most critical oil routes, AP reports.
A notice to mariners sent by Iran on Thursday said “naval shooting” exercises are scheduled for Sunday and Monday. About 20% of global oil shipments pass through the Strait, raising concerns over possible disruptions.
The warning comes as the United States announced it is conducting a multi-day aerial military exercise in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
US Central Command said the drills aim to demonstrate the ability to deploy and sustain airpower across the region, a day after the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East.
