The Iranian military on Sunday has launched yearly exercises aimed at "responding to aggression," ahead of a scheduled meeting with EU and US representatives at the end of this month for nuclear deal talks.
The military drills, called "Zolfaghaar-1400," were reported by Iranian state TV.
The military show is taking place in the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf. Around 20% of the world's oil shipping passes through this strategic strait to reach the Indian Ocean and the wider world.
According to Iranian State media, the exercises aim at "improving readiness in confronting foreign threats and any possible invasion.”
Troops from different military regiments including infantry, navy and air force are participating in the drills.
