Iran bombards replica US aircraft carrier with missiles in 'reckless' exercise

Iran has bombarded a replica US aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles that caused so much commotion that the US military put two of its regional bases on alert. Shortly after the mock carrier was blasted with missiles by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the US Navy condemned the drill as “irresponsible and reckless behaviour by Iran” that was intended to “intimidate and coerce". During the same drill, Iranian soldiers abseiled from a helicopter onto the replica ship, while anti-aircraft guns opened fire on a target drone. The dramatic images were broadcast by Iranian state media, and also showed missiles being fired from boats, trucks and a helicopter. An Iranian commander said in the broadcast that the provocative drill would continue on Wednesday, with plans to shoot “long-range ballistic missiles” at mock targets.