Iranian Navy Tests Short-Range Cruise Missiles in Velayat 91 Drills

Jan 1, 2013- On the third day of Iran's extensive drills in the region surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the Navy's artilleries will exercise shooting marine surface targets of aggressive forces, a senior Iranian commander says.

Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari, spokesman for the ongoing Velayat 91 naval drills, said that Iranian commandoes, riflemen, and special operational forces will exercise engaging aggressive forces on Sunday.

The special operational forces and the floating units division will also exercise overcoming aggressive vessels using helicopters, he said.