Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches major drills in Strait of Hormuz

The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have begun large-scale exercises in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to the IRGC’s Telegram channel.

The drills, named “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz,” are conducted under the supervision of IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Pakpour, Caliber.Az reports.

The exercises aim to assess the readiness of operational units, review security plans, and rehearse military response scenarios to potential security threats and military challenges in the strait.

Special focus is placed on Iran’s strategic position in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman regions.

According to the IRGC, the exercises centre on rapid and decisive responses to potential maritime incidents, including operations described by officials as “anti-terrorist” measures.

By Jeyhun Aghazada