Iran has held military exercises in the Persian Gulf amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

The exercise was broadcast on the country's state television. It is shown that the Iranian air force and navy are conducting exercises in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, very close to the Gulf.

The exercise, which started on Thursday, will continue till Saturday. The Iranian army also took part in it. In the last few years, Iranian ships have clashed with US ships in the Persian Gulf.

The United States alleges that Iranian ships often harass U.S. ships. It is alleged that the ambassador provided the information to the Western powers.