US EditionIran planning live fire drills in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with US
Iran's military announced live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz responding to heightened U.S. military presence amid rising tensions in the region.
- Iran plans live-fire military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that these will obstruct a key shipping lane for global oil supplies, as reported by AP.
- The warning to maritime traffic, sent via VHF radio, indicated 'naval shooting' will occur on Sunday and Monday, verified by the EOS Risk Group and AP.
- Negotiations between Iran and the US have stalled, with both countries holding firm to their positions, reported The Wall Street Journal.
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Iran vows to conduct live-fire military drills in critical sea passage — after US announced its own
Iran vowed Thursday to conduct live-fire military drills in one of the world's most vital sea passages -- which sees 20% of the globe's oil transports -- next week, just two days after the US announced it would hold its own military exercises in the region.
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