Iranian naval exercise begins

Naval units of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) began Wednesday the 9th massive military exercise in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran.
The drill is launched in Larak Island with mine operations of IRGC speeboats and firing four coast-to-sea missiles, Iran's News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Some 20 coast-to-sea ballistic missiles are to be fired in the first day of the military exercise during which various units of IRGC navy are to display their latest and advanced equipment to defend national interests along water borders of the country.
The war games are being held in the presence of a number of high ranking IRGC and Army commanders.