US EditionIran’s navy launches country’s first military drill since 12-day war with Israel
Iran's navy conducted a large-scale drill involving cruise missiles and drones to demonstrate readiness and deter future Israeli attacks after a 12-day war.
- Iran has commenced its initial naval drills following its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, involving missile launches over the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.
- This exercise follows heightened tensions after the June conflict and amid Iran's suspension of cooperation with the IAEA and uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels.
- The drill, named "Sustainable Power 1404," used cruise missiles and drones with participation from various naval units to create deterrence and demonstrate readiness.
- Gen. Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the military is equipped and ready to deploy the newly acquired missiles, underscoring improvements amid concerns over possible renewed hostilities.
- The exercise signals Iran's intent to maintain military preparedness against Israel and occurs as European powers threaten to reimpose UN sanctions by August 31 if nuclear disputes persist.
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Iran’s Military Is a Battered Mess
Key Points and Summary – Iran has launched new naval military drills in the Indian Ocean, a move designed to project strength as a deadline for nuclear negotiations looms and the threat of new Israeli strikes rises. However, this analysis argues the drills are likely a “giant bluff.” Iran’s military is in “rough shape” following the recent “12-Day War” with Israel, which reportedly “gutted” its air defenses. With an obsolete air force and limite…
Iran conducts first naval drill since defeat to Israel
Iran kicked off its first post-war drill, “Sustainable Power 1404,” in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, showcasing warships, submarines, drones, missiles, and electronic warfare units. Iran launches its “Sustainable Power 1404” naval drill in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean. The two-day exercise features warships, subs, drones, missiles, and EW units. It’s Iran’s first drill since the 12-day war with Israel. pic.twitter.co…
Iranian Navy Conducts First Post-War Exercise
Possibly in response to the presence of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) Carrier Support Group (CSG) in the area, the regular Iranian Navy (Nedaja) has sallied from Bandar Abbas Naval Harbor, and commenced an exercise in the Gulf of Oman on August 21. This is the Nedaja’s first Southern Fleet exercise since the 12-Day War with Israel. Codenamed Exercise Sustainable Power 1404, the exercise is being coordinated by the Nedaja’s 2nd Flotilla, which is headq…
Iran’s navy launches first military drill since war with Israel
Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the "Sustainable Power 1404" exercise comes as authorities in Iran are trying to project strength in the wake of a war that saw Israel destroy air defense systems and bomb nu…
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