Source: Deutsche Welle [German state media]
“Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began on Monday a navy exercise in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. The intensive drills, named ‘Smart Control of Hormuz Strait’ were being conducted by the IRGC naval forces, and under the supervision of the head of the IRGC, state TV reported. The drill aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of ‘possible security and military threats,’ the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. The exercise comes amid growing tensions with the US, both over Iran’s nuclear program and its deadly response to anti-regime protests last month.” (02/16/26)
https://www.dw.com/en/iran-launches-strait-of-hormuz-drills/a-75990650