Iran to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz with US armada in Middle East

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:44 PM

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Amid escalating tensions, Iran will conduct live-fire military drills in the Strait of Hormuz next week. The exercises by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval forces coincide with the arrival of a U.S. armada, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, in the Middle East. President Trump warned Iran to return to nuclear negotiations, threatening military action if necessary. He alluded to a previous U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites and warned of a more severe response to any future attacks. Iran has warned it will respond forcefully to any U.S. military action, accusing the U.S. of exploiting unrest to instigate a wider conflict.

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