Iranian Army launches massive drill
By Trend
Iranian army has launched military drill dubbed "Beit
al-Moqaddas 29" in central Esfahan Province on May 24, ISNA news
agency reported.
The drill is being held on the occasion of the 35th liberation
anniversary of southern city of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq
war (1980-1988) on May 24, 1982.
Various units of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces including
infantry, artillery, quick response, drones and helicopters are
involved in the drills.
The army's elite forces namely "the 65 Nohed Airborne Brigade" as
well as fighters of Army Air Forces also have taken part in the
military exercise.
A number of army’s domestically produced weapons will be tested
during the two-day drill. The military drill also comprises day,
night and anti-terrorist operations.
Iran regularly conducts various drills to enhance the defense
capabilities of its armed forces and to test modern military
tactics and equipment.
The Islamic Republic’s military program has always been a point of
concern for the world powers as they often show strong reaction
against the country's missile tests, in particular.
But Tehran has repeatedly announced that its military might poses
no threat to other countries, reiterating that its defense doctrine
is based on deterrence.
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