Iran's Naval Drills: Testing the Waters Before Talks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted a naval drill in the strategic Hormuz Strait ahead of Iran-U.S. nuclear negotiations. The exercise, titled 'Smart Control of Hormuz Strait', was designed to evaluate the operational readiness of forces in anticipation of potential security and military threats.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy staged a maritime drill in the crucial Hormuz Strait on Monday, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The timing of the exercise is noteworthy, occurring just a day before the scheduled resumption of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks.

The drill, under the banner 'Smart Control of Hormuz Strait', aimed to assess the preparedness of their operational forces against any impending security and military challenges.

Tasnim elaborated on the strategic importance of these exercises, highlighting the region's vulnerability and the necessity for operational vigilance amidst global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)