IRGC launches military drill in western Iran
The Ground Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) began a military exercise, code-named Payambar-e-A’azam (Great Prophet) 19, in the western province of Kermanshah on Saturday.
Mohammad Nazar Azimi, an IRGC commander, said that the first phase of the war game, which is aimed at enhancing defense capabilities of the forces, has started in the Oramanat region of Kermanshah with the participation of various specialized divisions and units of the IRGC Ground Force, IRNA reported.
He said that the focus of the military drill is on rapid reaction operations.
The quick transfer of troops and military hardware to the exercise area was carried out in the first part of the drills.
Iranian military forces hold routine exercises according to a detailed schedule in various parts of the country in order to test their weaponry and equipment and evaluate their combat preparedness.
Emphasizing the importance of conducting such drills in the border areas, the IRGC commander said that Kermanshah region has seen many acts of bravery during the period of the Iraq’s 1980s imposed war on Iran and in confronting opposition groups and the ongoing is being held to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces and improve the security of the region.
Iran’s Armed Forces hold routine military exercises throughout the year.
Iranian officials have repeatedly underscored that the country will not hesitate to strengthen its military capabilities, including its missile power, which are entirely meant for defense, and that Iran’s defense capabilities will never be subject to negotiations.