Iran launches main phase of wargames

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ground Force units of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are scheduled to exercise new tactical strategies in the main phase of their wargames in Eastern Iran on Monday, Jan 9.

The IRGC Ground Force on Saturday started a series of military exercises, codenamed "Shohaday-e Vahdat” (Martyrs of Unity), in Khaf general zone, east of Iran.

Spokesman of the drills General Hamid Sarkheili said that ground units are scheduled to exercise new tactical strategies, particularly in desert regions, as well as passive defense on Monday.

He noted that the capabilities and innovations of the Ground Forces in tactical aspects will be displayed during the main phase of the drill, Fars News Agency reported.

Earlier, Commander of the IRGC Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said that the wargames are aimed at boosting security along the Iranian borders and are part of the IRGC Ground Force's routine drills staged to maintain and boost combat preparedness of different IRGC units.

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