Tehran: Iran staged one of its most expansive missile and naval military exercises in recent years, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy firing long-range ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets across the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Sea of Oman. The two-day exercise, which concluded on Friday, showcased a wide array of Iran’s advanced weaponry and combined-force capabilities, underscoring Tehran’s message of military preparedness amid heightened regional tensions.

The IRGC launched multiple classes of missiles, including long-range cruise models such as the Qadr-110, Qadr-360 and Qadr-380, along with the powerful 303 ballistic missile. Iranian state media reported that many of these weapons were fired from deep inside the country, striking maritime

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