The IRGC massive war games start in the Persian Gulf[/caption]Iran'sIslamic Revolution Guards Corps(IRGC)has launchedmassive war gamesin the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf to the south ofthe country.
The maneuvers, code-named the Great Prophet 9, kicked offWednesday morning.
The drills started with maritime mine operations by speedboats as well as the firing of four coast-to-sea missiles in the strategic Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC navycommander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that 20 new missiles, including underwater ones, will be tested during the military exercises.
Iran has conducted several war gamesto enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces and to test modern military tactics and equipment.
The Islamic Republic has repeatedly said that its military might poses no threat to other countries, reiterating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.
By Press TV
