July 28, 2016
6:08 pm

An Iranian navy vessel during a drill in the Strait of Hormuz (YouTube screenshot)

Iran threatens to shut off Strait of Hormuz

Top army commander warns ‘enemies’ to avoid confrontation with Islamic Republic or risk closure of strategic channel

By Times of Israel staff

March 12, 2016
12:29 am

A long-range Qadr ballistic missile is launched in the Alborz mountain range in northern Iran on March 9, 2016. (AFP / TASNIM NEWS / Mahmood Hosseini)

US asks Security Council to meet on Iran missile tests

Ambassador Power says Washington ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘provocative’ ballistic launches just months after nuclear deal

By AFP

August 22, 2015
7:19 pm

File: In this May 22, 2010 file photo, a Hezbollah fighter stands behind an empty rocket launcher while explaining various tactics and weapons used against Israeli soldiers on the battlefield (AP/Hussein Malla)

Israel concerned Hezbollah may get new Iran missile

From Lebanon, surface-to-surface weapon unveiled Saturday could be used to hit any point in Israel, security officials warn

By Times of Israel staff

August 22, 2015
12:00 pm

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, left, briefs the media as Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan listens after unveiling the surface-to-surface Fateh-313, or Conqueror, missile in a ceremony marking Defense Industry Day, Iran. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)

Unveiling new missile, Rouhani says Iran will obtain ‘any weapons we need’

‘We can negotiate with other countries only when we are powerful,’ says president at ceremony displaying precision solid-fuel rocket

By Times of Israel staff

February 27, 2015
1:32 pm

A member of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards chants slogans after attacking a naval vessel during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran, February 25, 2015. (photo credit: Hamed Jafarnejad/AFP/Fars

Iran test-fires new weapon in naval drill

No details provided though exercise apparently involved missile fire; army says weapon will play key role in any conflict with US

By AP

December 8, 2014
2:02 am

An Iranian navy vessel launches a missile during a drill in the Sea of Oman, in January 2012. (photo credit: AP/ISNA, Amir Kholousi)

Iran unveils overhaul of naval equipment

Military leaders praise domestically renovated technology; large-scale exercise in Indian Ocean scheduled for this month

By Times of Israel staff

December 19, 2013
12:25 pm

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz (photo credit: NASA/Public domain)

Iran to hold air force drill over Strait of Hormuz

Two-day exercise to begin on Friday, will also extend into the Persian Gulf

By AP

November 21, 2013
12:33 pm

Trading dhows and ships are docked on the Persian Gulf waters near the town of Khasab, in Oman, in January of 2012. (photo credit: Kamran Jebreili/AP)

Iran forces drill near the Strait of Hormuz

Revolutionary Guards conduct military exercises on island overlooking strategic oil shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf

By AP

November 12, 2012
9:55 am

An anti-aircraft gun guarding the uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz in Iran in 2007. (photo credit: AP/Hasan Sarbakhshian/File)

Iran begins week-long air defense drill

Maneuvers intended to practice ‘defending hypothetical sensitive sites’

By Gabe Fisher

September 25, 2012
11:01 am

Iran tests warship-busting missiles

Test firing undertaken in the Strait of Hormuz, close to US-led joint naval maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

July 13, 2012
1:29 pm

File. Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard celebrate after launching a missile, July 2012 (photo credit: AP/IRNA, Mostafa Qotbi)

Iran’s state media touts war games’ success

90 percent of missiles reportedly hit targets simulating foreign military bases

February 21, 2012
1:13 pm

Iran threatens pre-emptive strike

Top general says his country can handle ‘the stupid Zionist regime.’ Foreign minister sets conditions for EU oil sales

By Aaron Kalman and AP

February 20, 2012
5:42 pm

Iran holds anti-aircraft exercises as nuclear inspectors arrive

Topic: Iran military exercises

Iran threatens to shut off Strait of Hormuz

Top army commander warns ‘enemies’ to avoid confrontation with Islamic Republic or risk closure of strategic channel

US asks Security Council to meet on Iran missile tests

Ambassador Power says Washington ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘provocative’ ballistic launches just months after nuclear deal

Israel concerned Hezbollah may get new Iran missile

From Lebanon, surface-to-surface weapon unveiled Saturday could be used to hit any point in Israel, security officials warn

Unveiling new missile, Rouhani says Iran will obtain ‘any weapons we need’

‘We can negotiate with other countries only when we are powerful,’ says president at ceremony displaying precision solid-fuel rocket

Iran test-fires new weapon in naval drill

No details provided though exercise apparently involved missile fire; army says weapon will play key role in any conflict with US

Iran unveils overhaul of naval equipment

Military leaders praise domestically renovated technology; large-scale exercise in Indian Ocean scheduled for this month

Iran to hold air force drill over Strait of Hormuz

Two-day exercise to begin on Friday, will also extend into the Persian Gulf

Iran forces drill near the Strait of Hormuz

Revolutionary Guards conduct military exercises on island overlooking strategic oil shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf

Iran begins week-long air defense drill

Maneuvers intended to practice ‘defending hypothetical sensitive sites’

Iran tests warship-busting missiles

Test firing undertaken in the Strait of Hormuz, close to US-led joint naval maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

Iran’s state media touts war games’ success

90 percent of missiles reportedly hit targets simulating foreign military bases

Iran threatens pre-emptive strike

Top general says his country can handle ‘the stupid Zionist regime.’ Foreign minister sets conditions for EU oil sales

Iran holds anti-aircraft exercises as nuclear inspectors arrive

From the web The Telegraph: Iran announces four days of drills aimed at boosting anti-air defenses protecting nuclear sites

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