Irans air force carried out a drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Gulf, the countrys official IRNA news agency said Friday. The drill involved the militarys and Revolutionary Guard fighter jets, the report said, adding that five logistics and combat helicopters also took part in the exercise. IRNA said the maneuver is a warning to Irans enemies that they face a quick, "stern response" in case of any ill-will toward Iran. The exercise is part of annual manifestations on the anniversary of the start of the eight-year war Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein launched against Iran in 1980. But it also comes after Tehrans recent warnings that it would shut down the Strait of Hormuz if its blocked from exporting its crude because of US pressure and renewed sanctions on Iran.