Iran fires missiles in Gulf military drills
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy conducted missile exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman on Thursday and Friday, launching ballistic and cruise missiles — including Qadr 110, 380 and 360 — at simulated targets, according to Iranian state media and Reuters. The drills, Iran’s second since the June Israel–Iran war, showcased strike footage and were framed as deterrence, in waters where the U.S. 5th Fleet patrols to keep vital oil shipping lanes open.
📌 Key Facts
- IRGC Navy drills began Thursday, with a large missile launch Friday (Dec. 4–5, 2025).
- Launches included Qadr 110/380/360 cruise missiles and ballistic missiles aimed at targets in the Gulf of Oman.
- Exercises took place around the Strait of Hormuz, a passage for roughly 20% of global traded oil and a focus of U.S. 5th Fleet patrols.
📊 Relevant Data
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Over the past year, virtually all of the objectives Iran intended its Axis of Resistance to achieve have been thwarted by Israeli air and ground offensives.
The Diminished Strategic Value of Iran's “Axis of Resistance” — The Soufan Center
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