DTN News - MID EAST HOT SPOTS: Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers Near Strait of Hormuz

DTN News -  MID EAST HOT SPOTS: Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers Near Strait of Hormuz

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Todays Zaman
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - December 28, 2012:  Iran's state TV is reporting the country's navy has begun maneuvers in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil passes.

It says the maneuvers began early Friday, involving warships, submarines jet fighters and hovercrafts.

The drills come as the West increases its pressure over Iran's nuclear program. The West suspects it may be aimed at producing nuclear weapons, a charge Iran denies.

Iran has threatened to close the straits over Western sanctions but has not repeated the threats lately.

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