Iran’s IRGC Navy conducted high-profile drills in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, firing ballistic and cruise missiles (Qadr 110, Qadr 380, Qadir, 303 missiles) with AI-enhanced targeting systems. The exercises demonstrated rapid missile arsenal replenishment after heavy losses in the June war with Israel and the United States.
The drills near the Strait of Hormuz – a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil trade – were framed as a deterrent against adversaries. Iranian officials warned that any aggression would face a


