On January 17, 2023, IRINN TV (Iran) aired a report about the Martyr Shafiee Exercise held by the IRGC Navy in the Persian Gulf near Iran’s Hormozgan and Bushehr provinces. The drill involved cruise missiles, combat drones, classified “smart unmanned underwater systems,” amphibious assaults, and more. The report also featured footage from the drill. In addition, IRGC Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said: “We are using new tactics and military equipment to combat the enemy beyond our region.”