Iran has launched its first military drill since the conclusion of its recent 12-day war with Israel, according to state television reports on Thursday.

Footage released by the Iranian military showed naval vessels firing missiles at sea-based targets in both the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. The exercise is being presented by Tehran as a show of strength and a demonstration of its continued military readiness following the conflict.

The drills come amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran seeking to project power after sustaining significant losses during the war with Israel. Analysts note that these exercises serve both as a domestic morale booster and as a signal to foreign adversaries that Iran intends to remain assertive in the region.

Israel has not issued an official response to the drills, but military observers suggest the exercises may be closely monitored as part of ongoing efforts to assess Iran’s capabilities in the aftermath of the war.