[56728] Planned military exercise at Mahshahr port: Guidelines for the public
[56728] Planned military exercise at Mahshahr port: Guidelines for the public
Security authorities in the Iranian port city of Mahshahr announced the conduct of a local military exercise and asked residents to maintain their routine and not to be alarmed by explosion noises or troop movements.
Military exercise at Mahshahr port
According to reports published this morning, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, authorities at the port of Mahshahr (Bandar Mahshahr) notified the public about the holding of a military exercise in the city area.
According to Hamiian-e Pezeshkian, a channel supporting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and identified with the administration's official line, the goal is to reassure the public. The channel quotes the public relations office of the Governor's office in their announcement: "[Residents] do not need to worry", this in light of expected military activity during the morning hours.
Similarly, the channel Havades Fouri ⚠️, which deals with ongoing news reports and security incidents, confirmed the details and stated that it is a "military exercise in the vicinity of the city" and that citizens should avoid unnecessary panic due to the presence of security forces and operational scenarios.
The reports from both sources are consistent with each other and no disagreements or contradictory reports were recorded regarding the nature of the event, which is defined as a planned exercise by state authorities.