Foreign Media: Iran to Conduct Live-Fire Exercises in the Strait of Hormuz from February 1 to 2
Source: Global Times
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【环球网报道】据新加坡《联合早报》等外媒30日报道，伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队海军将于2月1日至2日在霍尔木兹海峡进行实弹演习。
据报道，伊朗新闻电视台星期四（29日）在社交媒体发布此消息，并展示了标注演习区域的地图。
报道提到，29日稍早前，美国国防部长赫格塞思说，五角大楼将做好准备，满足美国总统特朗普针对伊朗的要求。特朗普29日晚表示希望无须对伊朗采取军事行动，并称计划与伊朗就一项可能的核协议进行进一步谈判。
霍尔木兹海峡连接波斯湾和阿曼湾，连接中东产油国和全球多个重要石油市场。通过这一海峡运输的石油和液化天然气占全球需求量大约五分之一。霍尔木兹海峡最窄处约33公里，伊朗位于海峡北岸。
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Live-fire exercises
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy
Time
February 1-2
Equipment
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Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy will conduct live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1-2. This announcement follows U.S. Defense Secretary's comments on readiness to respond to President Trump's directives regarding Iran. The Strait is a vital route for global oil and gas transport.
Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy will conduct live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1-2.
- The exercise was announced via social media by Iranian news outlets.
- U.S. Defense Secretary stated the Pentagon is prepared to meet President Trump's requests regarding Iran.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route for oil and gas transport, accounting for about one-fifth of global demand.
- Iran is located on the northern shore of the Strait.