Iran fires ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near Persian Gulf
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy conducted military drills beginning Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, firing ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near the Persian Gulf. On Friday, a large launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380, and Qadr 360 cruise missiles, as well as ballistic missiles, was reported, with footage showing missile launches and hits on targets. The exercises aimed to demonstrate the resilience of Iran’s forces and deter foreign threats, occurring after the June Israel-Iran conflict that resulted in casualties on both sides. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard oversees operations in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, while its national navy manages the Sea of Oman and beyond.
Tags: Iran, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, military drills, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Revolutionary Guards Navy
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Iran's military fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets near the Persian Gulf on Friday as part of an exercise aimed at deterring foreign threats, a report said.The drills carried out by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy began Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, according to Reuters.The news agency cited Iranian state media as saying that a massive launch Friday of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles, as well as ballistic missiles, were directed toward targets in the Gulf of Oman.TV footage showed the missiles' launch and hitting their targets.IRAN CLAIMS MISSILE POWER NOW ‘FAR SURPASSES’ PRE-WAR LEVELS AFTER ISRAELI BOMBARDMENTState media said the drills demonstrated the "unwavering spirit and resistance" of Iran's sailors in confronting threats, Reuters also reported.The drill is the second one after the Israel-Iran war in June that killed nearly 1,100 people in Iran, including military commanders and nuclear scientists. Missile attacks by Iran killed 28 in Israel. IRAN SMUGGLED $1 BILLION TO HEZBOLLAH THIS YEAR DESPITE US SANCTIONS, TREASURY OFFICIAL SAYSSince the end of the war, Iran has increasingly insisted it is ready to counter any...
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Posted on 12-07-2025 17:04