Iran starts navy drill in Indian Ocean and Strait of Hormuz

Iran has started military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean, commander of the Iranian Army Navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said.

The exercises will consist of four stages, one of which will involve training in conditions of real war at sea, the commander said, adding that warships, submarines and aircraft will be involved. Missile launches are also planned as part of the drills, the commander added.

According to Khanzadi, the manoeuvres will cover a total area of 2 million square km, Associated Press reported.