[[{"content_id":414054,"content_number":0,"portal_id":2,"lang_id":"en","content_title":"IRGC Navy Commander:\r\n\r\nFull intelligence oversight maintained over Strait of Hormuz","content_rtitr":"","content_short_title":null,"content_summary":"The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy (IRGCN) has reaffirmed that Iran maintains total, 24-hour intelligence surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz, covering surface, aerial, and sub-surface domains.","content_summary_fill":1,"content_body":"Speaking during an IRGC naval exercise in the Persian Gulf, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri emphasized that this &quot;complete oversight&quot; is dedicated to ensuring the safety of transit through the strategic waterway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHe noted that the economies of regional states and many extra-regional nations are inextricably linked to the security of this vital maritime artery.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe commander described Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as &quot;national honor&quot; and characterized them as &quot;impregnable fortresses and warships.&quot;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTangsiri added that while the maneuvers are routine annual events, this specific exercise stands out due to the introduction of new tactics and specialized hardware.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&quot;We are displaying some of these advancements through media coverage, while a significant portion remains classified for unveiling at a later time.&quot;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe first phase of the maneuvers was successfully conducted across Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf on Monday.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAccording to the IRGCN Public Relations office, the drills involved several key components.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpecialized rapid response battalions practiced the latest offensive and defensive maneuvers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMissile operations were also conducted using the newest missile types, focusing on combat tactics within electronic warfare (EW) environments.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDrone and sub-surface units were also launched from the three Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Mosa to strike designated targets.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe main phase of the exercise is scheduled to continue on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on the smart control of the strategic waterway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe drills were held amid repeated US threats to attack Iran if it doesn&rsquo;t accept nuclear demands, among others.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe US has dispatched a number of warships to regional waters near Iran, prompting authorities in Tehran to warn that even a single shot fired at the country would be met with a far-reaching and massive response targeting US assets in the region.","content_html":"<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Speaking during an IRGC naval exercise in the Persian Gulf, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri emphasized that this &quot;complete oversight&quot; is dedicated to ensuring the safety of transit through the strategic waterway.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">He noted that the economies of regional states and many extra-regional nations are inextricably linked to the security of this vital maritime artery.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The commander described Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz as &quot;national honor&quot; and characterized them as &quot;impregnable fortresses and warships.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Tangsiri added that while the maneuvers are routine annual events, this specific exercise stands out due to the introduction of new tactics and specialized hardware.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">&quot;We are displaying some of these advancements through media coverage, while a significant portion remains classified for unveiling at a later time.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The first phase of the maneuvers was successfully conducted across Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">According to the IRGCN Public Relations office, the drills involved several key components.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Specialized rapid response battalions practiced the latest offensive and defensive maneuvers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Missile operations were also conducted using the newest missile types, focusing on combat tactics within electronic warfare (EW) environments.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">Drone and sub-surface units were also launched from the three Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Mosa to strike designated targets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The main phase of the exercise is scheduled to continue on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, focusing on the smart control of the strategic waterway.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The drills were held amid repeated US threats to attack Iran if it doesn&rsquo;t accept nuclear demands, among others.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px;\">The US has dispatched a number of warships to regional waters near Iran, prompting authorities in Tehran to warn that even a single shot fired at the country would be met with a far-reaching and massive response targeting US assets in the region.<\/span><\/p>","content_source":"","content_url":"","content_date_start":"2026-02-17 10:08:26","content_date_event":"2026-02-17 10:08:26","content_date_event_start":null,"content_date_event_end":null,"content_show_title_slider":1,"content_date_last_edit":"2026-02-17 10:10:03","content_date_register":"2026-02-17 10:09:39","content_columns":0,"content_show_img":1,"content_show_details":0,"content_show_related_img":0,"content_show_slider":1,"content_comment":1,"content_score":0,"tag_id":0,"score_average":null,"score_count":null,"score_date_last":null,"uid":43,"eid":43,"attach_title":"Full intelligence oversight maintained over Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy Commander","attaches":[{"sizes":{"150":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_150_84.webp","300":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_300_167.webp","400":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_400_223.webp","600":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_600_334.webp","900":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_900_501.webp","1200":".\/cache\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198_1000_557.jpg"},"ext":"jpg","file_media":1,"token":1504597198,"files":{"original":{"url":".\/file\/2\/attach\/202602\/566130_1504597198.jpg","width":1000,"height":557,"size":0}}}]}]]