Army Launches Surprise Ground Exercise In Northwest
October 09 2019
The Iranian army has launched surprise drills in the northwestern West Azerbaijan province, along the border with Turkey, reports the semi-official Fars news agency (Tehran).
The exercise kicked off early Wednesday in the country's Orumiyeh region, with a focus on combat readiness and mobility.
Rapid-reaction units, mobile and offense brigades and army aviation helicopters participated in the training, reported the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA).
Army chief Maj....
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