Drills Simulate Enemy Invasion; Navy Warns American Forces To Stay Away
January 27 2016
Iran's navy has begun a tactical phase of a week-long military exercise, reports the Mehr news agency (Iran).
The tactical maneuvers started on Wednesday.
The "Velayat 94" wargames have been ongoing since Jan. 21 in portions of the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Indian Ocean, said the commander of the navy.
The scenario involves naval forces countering a simulated enemy invasion, reported Iran’s Press TV.
According to the navy, surface-to-sea missile launchers,...
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