Iran holds top military drills in major oil waterway in 'war before the war'

Iran on Friday held top military drills in a joint effort that involved air, sea and land based forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

The drills were held to "improve readiness in confronting foreign threats and any possible invasion," reported the Middle Eastern Eye. Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.

However, while Iran frequently holds military drills, the exercise came amid heightened tension with the West, particularly the U.S. and its ally Israel.