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Report: Iran launches massive missiles during a naval drill near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC Navy fired 303 ballistic and cruise missiles in a drill demonstrating missile ranges up to 2,000 km, signaling readiness against foreign threats, state media said.
- On Friday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets in the Gulf during a two-day military exercise aimed at countering foreign threats, hitting targets in the Oman Sea and near the Strait of Hormuz.
- SCO cooperation and regional participation set the backdrop, following a 12-day June air war that killed nearly 1,100 in Iran and an East Azerbaijan anti-terrorism drill.
- State media reported a massive launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380 and Qadr 360 cruise missiles and 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman, while drones struck simulated enemy bases and state TV footage showed missile strikes.
- The strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all global oil traded passes, faces threats from Iran's ballistic missiles, viewed by Western governments as regional and nuclear risks, while the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet patrols the area.
- Repeated drills, dating back to an August naval drill, reinforce Tehran's posture as Iran highlights artificial intelligence readiness and sailors' 'unwavering spirit and resistance' against a future Israeli attack.
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Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards fired ballistic missiles into the Gulf on Friday, December 5.
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left6Leaning Right9Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Right
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources lean Right
53% Right
L 35%
12%
R 53%
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