Live Weapon Firing, Persian Gulf
Issued: 6 months, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-01-30 12:30:00 CW Alert 020- (Jan 26) Indian Ocean Advisory Military Closed
It has been reported by the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre of Bandar Abbas, that Naval live firing will be conducted between 0230 UTC and 2030 UTC 1st February & 2nd February 2026 in the following area: 26-57.00N 056-28.00E 26-45.00N 056-24.00E 26-26.00N 056-45.00E 26-15.00N 056-44.00E 26-15.00N 057-06.00E 26-44.00N 057-03.00E Vessels are advised to keep well clear of assigned danger area on the above specified schedule. Any vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise caution.
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