The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-military-exercises/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:19:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran military exercises | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-military-exercises/ 32 32 After US warning, Iran says no plans to carry out live-fire exercises in Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-us-warning-iran-say-no-plans-to-carry-out-live-fire-exercises-in-strait-of-hormuz/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:52:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745927 Iranian official denies planned drill after state TV announced it; CENTCOM had said it 'will not tolerate unsafe IRGC actions' in key sea passage

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]]> Iran unveils new spy ship during major war games – state media https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-spy-ship-during-major-war-games-state-media/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:57:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459908 'Zagros' category reportedly equipped with electronic sensors, has cyber-operations capabilities; navy chief says vessel will be 'watchful eye' on oceans

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]]> Iran, Russia and China to hold joint naval drill in northern Indian Ocean https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-russia-and-china-to-hold-joint-naval-drill-in-northern-indian-ocean/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:54:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3243719 Marine Security Belt 2024 to focus on protection of maritime economic activity; Oman, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and South Africa reportedly to participate as observers

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]]> Amid Israeli threats, Iran touts successful test of anti-missile defense system https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-israeli-threats-iran-touts-successful-test-of-anti-missile-defense-system/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:08:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2631618 General says Tehran is 'perfectly prepared to protect sensitive and vital installations' across the country

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]]> Iran holds military drill near Azerbaijan border due to ‘Zionist presence’ there https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-drills-near-azerbaijan-border-due-to-zionist-presence-in-area/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2623376 Tehran dismisses Azerbaijan's concerns and protests over surprise military maneuvers close to frontier, says it is a 'question of sovereignty'

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches ground forces drill near Iraq border https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guard-launches-ground-forces-drill-near-iraq-border/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:56:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2486301 Iranian news agency says aim of exercise is to test new combat and defense equipment

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]]> Iran says it drove off US aircraft that flew close to military exercise zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-drove-off-us-aircraft-that-flew-close-to-military-exercise-zone/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 19:18:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2386392 Tehran is carrying out major naval drills over waters stretching from northern Indian Ocean to the eastern end of Strait of Hormuz; new homegrown submarine seen for first time

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]]> Iran fires ballistic missiles from underground for 1st time, during major drill https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fires-ballistic-missiles-from-underground-for-1st-time-during-major-drill/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:19:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2357074 'Great Prophet 14' maneuvers, held as US pushes to renew UN weapons sanctions on Tehran, include fast attack boat and drone attacks on a mock American carrier

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]]> Iran says it’s working with Russia, China for ‘full security of shipping lines’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-its-working-with-russia-china-for-full-security-of-shipping-lines/ Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:23:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2209684&preview=true&preview_id=2209684 During unprecedented three-way naval exercise, Tehran officials say countries cooperating to counter 'common maritime threats'

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]]> ‘New triangle of sea power’: Iran, China, Russia start unprecedented naval drill https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-triangle-of-sea-power-iran-china-russia-start-unprecedented-naval-drill/ Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:44:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2209407&preview=true&preview_id=2209407 Four days of joint exercises begin in Gulf of Oman, amid tensions over nuke deal's unraveling; regime says 'cooperation and unity' with its allies 'show Iran cannot be isolated'

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]]> Iran, China, Russia will hold joint naval drills to ‘stabilize’ the region https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-china-russia-will-hold-joint-naval-drills-to-stabilize-the-region/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:53:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2208869 Exercises to be held December 27-30 at Gulf of Oman, amid tensions over nuke deal's unraveling; Tehran says the goal is 'fighting terrorism and piracy'

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]]> Tests concluded, Iran prepares for launching of satellites https://www.timesofisrael.com/tests-concluded-iran-prepares-for-launching-of-satellites/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 09:42:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1992494&preview=true&preview_id=1992494 Telecommunications minister says preparations have been successful ahead of planned launch criticized by Washington as violating Security Council resolution

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]]> Iran deploying warships to western Atlantic amid rising tensions with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-deploying-warships-to-western-atlantic-amid-rising-tensions-with-us/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:55:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1992335 Islamic republic seeking to counter presence of US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf by sailing fleet near American waters

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]]> Iran to hold new military drill despite US warnings https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-to-hold-new-military-drill-despite-us-warnings/ Sat, 18 Feb 2017 12:15:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1564320 'Grand Prophet 11' will take place next week, last 3 days and involve rockets, according to the Revolutionary Guards

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]]> Top Iran officer: If enemies do wrong, ‘roaring missiles’ will come down on them https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-iran-officer-if-enemies-do-wrong-missiles-will-come-down-on-them/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:13:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1554780 Revolutionary Guard commander issues warning during military drill seen as show of strength in wake of fresh US sanctions

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