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Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety

According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."

FEBRUARY 17, 2026|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A boat approaches the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

Military personnel place a flag on a submarine during the Velayat-90 war games by the Iranian navy in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran December 27, 2011

Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks

The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF troops carry out the Magen Oz drill on November 26, 2025.

IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death

The IDF heightens alert levels after wrapping up the 'Magen Oz' General Staff drill, designed to test defensive and offensive capabilities across all commands following a key Hezbollah assassination.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

In message to Hezbollah, IAF practices striking 3,000 targets in 24 hours

The drill involved the entire Air Force, including technicians, ammunition officers, and reservists who were called up from home to participate.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM

An IAF fighter jet is seen taking off amid the Vered Hagalil drill in Israel's North.

IDF completes 'Lightning Storm' exercise in the North

91st Division Commander: the drill improved our preparedness against Hezbollah

FEBRUARY 10, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM

IDF completes “Lightning Storm” exercise in the north

20th Juniper Falcon exercise commences with IDF, US Army amid COVID-19

The exercise is meant to strengthen the cooperation between the US army and the IDF.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The joint exercise of the IDF and the US Army, Juniper Falcon, kicks off

Settler leader: First special IDF training in 15 years strengthens Area C

Yochai Damri had long battled for such a drill, which he argued was necessary to revive the significance of the firing zones

FEBRUARY 3, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

IDF artillery drill in South Hebron Hills

Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion

The base in the southern city of Tainan, home to F-CK-1 Ching-kuo Indigenous Defence Fighters (IDF), frequently scrambles jets to intercept China's air force.

JANUARY 26, 2021ByREUTERS

A F-CK-1 Ching-kuo IDF is seen at an Air Force base in Tainan

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JANUARY 24, 2021BySAWYER WOOD

Massive Iran missile drill is message to US, Gulf and Israel - analysis

Footage from Iran shows the missiles and precision strikes.

JANUARY 16, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

A missile unveiled by Iran is launched in an unknown location in Iran in this picture received by Reuters on August 20, 2020

IAF’s 190th squadron, ground forces practice multi-dimensional battle

The joint drill on Wednesday, which took place at the 210th regional division near the Syrian border, was attended by division commander Brig.-Gen. Roman Goffman.

DECEMBER 31, 2020ByUDI SHAHAM