IRGC elite force “Saberin” joins warfare drill
By Trend
The special unit of the ground forces of Islamic Revolution
Guards Corps (IRGC) called “Saberin” participated in the final
stage of a massive military drill ongoing in eastern part of the
country, Tasnim news agency reported Feb. 22.
Saberin is a special unit of the IRGC, established in 2000. It has
been involved in military operations against several armed
opposition groups in Iran's north-western and south-eastern
borders.
The special unit is also involved in clashes against "extremists"
in Iraq and Syria.
At the final stage of the drill dubbed “Peyambar-e Azam” (the great
prophet)ç the IRGC units launched defensive operations against the
hypothetical enemy positions with heavy artillery fire and advanced
rockets capable of hitting spot targets with high accuracy.
The IRGC’s drones also carried out reconnaissance operations at
the last day of the three-day war game.
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Iran has held a number of major military drills over the past
several years to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed
forces.
The Islamic Republic says its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is merely based on deterrence.
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