Iran Conducts “Sustainable Power 1404” Missile Drills in Gulf of Oman

In a show of strategic strength, Iran conducted a large-scale missile drill titled “Sustainable Power 1404” in the northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. This two-day exercise, launched on Thursday, is Iran’s first major military drill since the June 12-day conflict, reflecting heightened regional tensions and Tehran’s effort to assert maritime deterrence following recent military setbacks.

Objectives and Components of the Drill

Purpose of the Exercise

Iranian Navy officials described the operation as designed to,

• Improve combat readiness and command coordination
• Reinforce deterrence capabilities
• Demonstrate resilience post-war

Deployment Overview

State television confirmed the participation of,

• Surface and subsurface warships
• Air units and missile defence systems
• Electronic warfare brigades

Notably, precision-strike cruise missiles, such as Nasir and Qadir, were deployed during the exercise, showcasing Iran’s long-range targeting capabilities.

Geopolitical Messaging

Analysts see the drills as a strategic counter-response to recent Israeli military simulations, which reportedly practiced attacks on Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Additionally, the drills project Iran’s military resilience and retaliation readiness, especially following,

• June 2025 conflict, where Israel targeted Iranian missile sites
• Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Israeli cities and an attempted missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar