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Iran launches long-range missiles during naval maneuvers near the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state television reported that, during the second day of its naval military maneuvers, the Revolutionary Guard forces launched long-range missiles into the Sea of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The report issued today, Friday, stated that units of the Revolutionary Guard launched a group of cruise missiles from deep in Iranian territory, hitting specific targets in the Sea of Oman and an adjacent area near the Strait of Hormuz, as part of military maneuvers that began yesterday. Thursday.

The state television broadcast footage showing the moments of launch and the arrival of the missiles to their targets.

He indicated that these missiles include the “Gadr-110” models. And "Qadr-380" And “Ghadir”, with a range of about 2,000 kilometers, while the Revolutionary Guard also launched a “303” ballistic missile, without revealing additional details about it.

Iranian state television reported that the maneuvers are an expression of “sacrifice and the spirit of resistance.” The Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces have “to confront any threat” Against Iran in the wake of last June’s war.

The maneuvers included the use of advanced air defense systems such as “Nawab” And "glorious" “Methaq” operates within an electronic warfare environment and uses artificial intelligence to monitor air and sea targets with high accuracy. The exercises focus on displaying modern combat capabilities, including missile systems and drones, and developing tracking skills and rapid identification of targets using artificial intelligence techniques.

Tasnim Agency reported: The Iranian maneuvers carry a double message: “Confirming the link between the sacrifices of the martyrs and the current national defense capabilities, and sending a message of peace to neighboring countries, with a clear warning to opponents of any aggressive step, in addition to confirming the continuation of the strong resistance and deterrence approach.”

These maneuvers are the second of their kind in the wake of the aggression launched by Israel with the support and participation of the United States against Iran last June, which included military and nuclear sites and civilian facilities and the assassination of military leaders and nuclear scientists, while Iran responded by targeting Israeli military and intelligence headquarters with ballistic missiles and drones.

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