Iran Conducted Strait of Hormuz Drills Before Trump's War on Iran
By
Michael Crowley
Lightly toasted, lightly seasoned, mostly correct.
Summary
Iran conducted live-fire military drills called "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" in February 2026, shortly before President Trump launched a war on Iran. The exercises demonstrated Iran's ability to threaten the strategic waterway, which has been a recurring point of tension over the past two decades. The article suggests Trump underestimated Iran's capability to close or control the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
Key quotes
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In mid-February, shortly before President Trump launched the war on Iran, the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps conducted live-fire drills in its coastal waters.
The exercise amounted to... 'Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz.'
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