WANA (Dec 05) – In the second phase of the IRGC Navy’s “Eghtedar” military exercise, a coordinated barrage of long-range, precision-strike ballistic and cruise missiles — alongside offensive drone operations — showcased the force’s rapid-reaction capability and the breadth of its combat power.

 

According to information released by official sources, the large-scale drill, named after Mohammad Nazeri, began on Thursday, December 4. The exercise spans the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Naze’at Islands, and the Gulf of Oman.

 

Today, the drill entered a new stage marked by the extensive use of long-range weaponry. Cruise missiles including “Ghadir,” “Ghadir 110,” and “Ghadir 380,” along with the “303” ballistic missile, were launched from multiple locations deep inside Iran.

 

All projectiles struck pre-designated targets in the Gulf of Oman with high accuracy and near-simultaneous impact, demonstrating coordinated strike capability across platforms and launch points.

 

In parallel with missile operations, drone systems carried out offensive missions against simulated enemy bases. Command sources reported that all assigned targets were successfully destroyed.

 

At the same time, naval air-defense systems installed on combat vessels conducted heavy interception drills. These operations focused on engaging aerial threats approaching Iran’s coastal zones and fast-attack craft operating in contested waters.

 

Commanders stated that the primary objectives of the exercise include testing the endurance of combat systems under complex battlefield conditions, rehearsing counter-electronic-warfare scenarios, and assessing coordination among missile, drone, and air-defense units.

 

The drill continues across a wide operational theater stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is designed to replicate real combat environments and evaluate overall system resilience under simulated wartime pressure.