Iran Equips Revolutionary Guard's Navy with Drones and Long Range Missiles

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Iran has equipped its Revolutionary Guard's navy with drones and long-range missiles, as tensions with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise.

The decision was made in response to the US military's consideration of putting armed guards on commercial ships in the strait.

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Revolutionary Guard's Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri highlighted the improved precision and longer range of the new missiles, stating that they can attack multiple targets simultaneously and have adjustable commands after takeoff.

The Revolutionary Guard's navy now possesses various types of drones, as well as several hundred cruise and ballistic missiles with a range of 300 to 1,000km

Iran's actions in the strait, including the seizure of ships, are part of its efforts to pressure the West over negotiations regarding its collapsed nuclear deal.

Tehran has usually said detained vessels have committed shipping violations

Some have been released only after foreign countries freed detained Iranian ships.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched a surprise military drill on disputed islands in the Gulf with swarms of small fast boats, paratroopers and missile units taking part.

About one-fifth of the world’s crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.