On December 5, (Reuters) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy launched ballistic and cruise missiles at mock targets in the Gulf on Friday as part of a two-day military drill aimed at addressing foreign threats, according to state media.

Previously, Iran conducted an anti-terrorism exercise in its northwestern province of East Azerbaijan with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). State Press TV reported that this drill was meant to convey both "peace and friendship" to neighboring countries while warning adversaries that any wrong moves would lead to a strong response.

These ground and naval exercises come after a 12-day air conflict between Israel and Iran in June, where the U.S. supported Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites.

State media noted a significant launch of Qadr 110, Qadr 380, and Qadr 360 cruise missiles along with 303 ballistic missiles at targets in the Gulf of Oman. Drones also simultaneously targeted simulated enemy bases, as reported.

The IRGC Navy commenced its exercise in the vital Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman on Thursday.

It highlighted its claimed readiness in artificial intelligence and the "unwavering spirit and resistance" of its sailors in facing any threat.

The West considers Iran's ballistic missiles as a conventional military threat to regional stability and as a potential means to deliver nuclear weapons if Iran decides to develop them.

The ground drills in the northwest were recent additions to a series of SCO exercises aimed at improving coordination among member and partner states. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Azerbaijan also participated in these cross-border anti-terrorism drills.

The SCO, a security and economic alliance founded in 2001 to tackle terrorism, separatism, and extremism, frequently conducts joint military exercises among its members.