Sunday 26 February 2017 - 10:15
Story Code : 251860
IRGC Ground Forces start military drills in central Iran
Press TV- The Ground Forces of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) have startedmilitary maneuvers in Dasht-e Kavir, the countrys sprawling central desert.
Codenamed Payambar-e-Aazam (the Great Prophet) 11, the wargames got off the ground on Monday, with the motto of demonstration of power and enduring stability.
The maneuvers feature the IRGCs drones as well as its artillery, air defense and infantry units.
The first stage witnessed the launch of state-of-the-art smart and precision-guided rockets against mock enemy targets.
The exercises challenge the intelligence command and defensive preparedness of the IRGCs elite servicemen against potential incursions.
In January, IRGCGround Forces drilled in western Iranto similarly improve the divisions combat preparedness, while challenging its prowess in devising new tactics and methods of warfare.
Despite considerable Western and regional rhetoric targeting such exercises, Iran has invariably asserted that its military might and maneuvers serve the purpose of national defense.
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