Iran proposes joint drills with Turkey
Stressing the need to enhance military cooperation between Iran and Turkey, Iran’s highest-ranking commander proposed that the armed forces of the two neighbors hold joint exercises.
In a telephone conversation on Thursday, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri congratulated General Yasar Guler on his appointment as Turkey’s new Minister of National Defense, according to Tasnim news agency.
“The common borders between the two states further necessitate the continuation of cooperation,” the Iranian commander noted, calling for joint war games, reciprocal visits by the military officials, and the exchange of experiences between the two countries.
For his part, General Guler stressed the need to enhance and promote military ties between the two neighbors.
He also expressed gratitude to Iran for its brotherly assistance to the Turkish people affected by the devastating earthquake that rocked southern Turkey in February.