Iran launched a series of powerful missiles in the Sea of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Friday during the second day of a naval drill, state television reported.

According to the report, the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard fired the missiles from mainland Iran, striking targets in the Oman Sea and adjacent areas near the Strait of Hormuz. The missiles identified included cruise missiles Qadr-110, Qadr-380, and Ghadir, with ranges of up to 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles), along with a ballistic missile designated 303. Footage broadcast on state TV showed the launches and their impact on targets.

This is the second drill of its kind since the Israel-Iran conflict in June, which killed nearly 1,100 people in Iran, including military commanders and nuclear scientists, and claimed 28 lives in Israel due to Iranian missile strikes.

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Iran has repeatedly stated its readiness to counter any future Israeli attack. The Revolutionary Guard, responsible for Persian Gulf operations and the Strait of Hormuz, carried out the exercise, while Iran’s regular navy oversees the Sea of Oman and beyond.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global oil chokepoint, handling 20% of worldwide crude shipments. The U.S. Navy’s Bahrain-based 5th Fleet has long patrolled the region to ensure maritime passage remains open.

Source: AP