Iran to launch new military exercises involving artillery, helicopters in northwestern regions

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. The Iranian military will launch exercises October 1, ISNA reports.

Iranian Army’s Ground Forces Commander General KioumarsHeydarisaid the drills will be held in Iran’s north-western regions.

The exercises, called Conquerors of Khaybar, will involve artillery, armored equipment, drones and helicopters.

Commander Heydarisaid the purpose of the drills is to check and increase the combat readiness level of the military and test military equipment.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan