Iran’s IRGC starts massive drill in Strait of Hormuz, 'would be a shame if something happened to it'?

Iran’s IRGC starts massive drill in Strait of Hormuz, 'would be a shame if something happened to it'? (Taz).

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) started a massive naval drill on Feb. 25 morning in the Gulf and the strategic Strait of Hormuz through which one fifth of the world oil supply passes.

The drill dubbed “Prophet Mohammad-9” is aimed boosting the IRGC’s combat power and showcasing its missile capabilities to “trans-regional powers,” the Islamic Republic’s Mehr news agency reported.

The first stage of the drill includes laying anti-ship mines by speed boats.

The Prophet Mohammad-9 drill started in presence of the Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani as well as commander of the IRGC Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari and high-ranking military commanders.

Various systems will be used for conducing naval defense scenarios and tactics in the drill.

Last December Iranian army held a large-scale military drill near Strait of Hormuz.

Last month IRGC’s naval commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that the IRGC’s military principles are based on confronting with the US threats, standing against them and being the battle field’s winner. Hmmm.........Give these nutcases Nukes and you can forget oil passage, but just rest assured that the U.S. Pres is 'Leading from behind' while exercising 'strategic patience'. Read the full story here.

"Prophet Mohammad" drill is manly naval but also Fateh-110, Nasr and Ghadir missiles are used. http://t.co/Ep0xQV1QCu … v @MFS001 #Iran
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) February 25, 2015

An indirect message to #USA: #IRGC saying that aircraft carrier mockup will be destroyed in upcoming Persian Gulf exercise.v @Arkenstoneblog
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) February 25, 2015

The name of the manoeuvre explains #Iran's message: "(our) Security emanates from (our) strength" via @Arkenstoneblog
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) February 25, 2015

During the 2 days manoeuvre, ballistic missiles will be used and above all a new "NASR" undetected missile has been introduced by the #IRGC
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) February 25, 2015

"Al Rasul al-A'tham" manoeuvre travelling a mock aircraft carrier #Iran v @Breaking3zero pic.twitter.com/NWD8JaD1vI
— Elijah J. Magnier (@EjmAlrai) February 25, 2015

Hmmm.........Could be the mock carrier they build for 'A movie' #Iran doesn't lie so it can't be:) See:  Iran Is Building Mock-UP Aircraft Carrier.