IRGC launches military drills in Strait of Hormuz

2026-02-16 - 18:10

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has commenced large-scale military maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the Sea of Oman. The drills aim to bolster combat readiness against what Tehran describes as “potential security and military threats,” following a buildup of the U.S. naval presence in the region. These exercises coincide