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IRGC Fires Ballistic and Cruise Missiles in Gulf Drills Near Strait of Hormuz

State media cast the exercise as a deterrent message to foreign adversaries.

In this image provided January 24, 2025, by Sepahnews of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a missile is launched by a vessel during the guard's drill in the Persian Gulf.
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Overview

  • The two-day IRGC Navy exercise began Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, with missiles fired at simulated targets.
  • Iranian state outlets reported launches of Qadr 110, Qadr 360 and Qadr 380 cruise missiles along with 303 ballistic missiles, with drones hitting mock bases, claims that lack independent verification.
  • The naval drill is codenamed Shahid Mohammad Nazeri, a name tied in Iran to the 2016 seizure of 10 U.S. sailors.
  • Officials emphasized what they described as heightened artificial intelligence readiness and the resolve of IRGC sailors.
  • A parallel Sahand-2025 counterterrorism drill hosted by Iran in East Azerbaijan was scheduled to conclude Dec. 5 with participation from SCO members plus Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan.