TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Parts of the Strait of Hormuz will be closed for several hours on Tuesday as part of a "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise, said Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.
The temporary closure is aimed at ensuring safety and navigation during the drill.
The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that various defensive and offensive weapons were employed in the drill and destroyed the designated targets with accuracy. ■
