Fight Against Terrorism Reinforced By 10 New Quick-Reaction Brigades
August 15 2017
Senior Iranian defense officials say 10 new quick-reaction brigades have just been formed to strengthen Tehran's fight against terrorism, reports the semi-official Fars news agency.
Five of the brigades were formed in the army and five in the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Deputy Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday. Hatami has been nominated by President Hassan Rouhani to serve as defense minister.
Top military officials emphasized earlier on Monday that the...
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