Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched Qadr-110, Qadr-380, and Ghadir cruise missiles from inland today, striking simulated targets in the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state television. The missiles have a range of up to 2,000 km.

The report also stated that the IRGC fired a ballistic missile named 303, but provided no further details about the weapon.

Iran launches a series of missiles during a naval drill on 5/12. Video: X/PressTV

The drill, named Mohammad Nazeri after an IRGC naval special forces commander who died in 2016, took place on 4-5/12. It was conducted in strategic waters, including the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Oman Sea, and the Nazeat islands area. The exercise aimed to demonstrate the IRGC's "spirit of sacrifice and resilience" in confronting any threats.

This marks Iran's second drill since the 12-day conflict with Israel in June, which resulted in nearly 1,100 deaths in the Islamic nation. Iran has since repeatedly emphasized its readiness to counter any future attacks from Israel.

During a drill in August, the IRGC also launched a series of cruise missiles, targeting surface objectives in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.

The Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman. Graphic: CSIS

Nhu Tam (According to Reuters, AP)