IRGC Ground Forces Deputy Chief on Armenia-Iran joint military drills

Deputy Commander of the Ground Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Valiollah Mani, providing details about the joint exercise between the special forces of the Armenian Armed Forces and the Iranian Armed Forces, stated that the drills are of a peaceful nature, IRNA reported.

“The peace drills will be held for two days in the border region of Norduz. There is no threat to the border areas of the two countries, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Armenia. Accordingly, the name of these exercises is ‘Peace,’” Valiollah Mani said.

He noted that the main goal of the exercises is to strengthen border security.

“The border areas of the two countries are of strategic importance, given the vulnerable position of the region. We hope that the peaceful military exercises will be held in accordance with the set objectives and on schedule,” he added.

The Defense Ministry of the Republic of Armenia has issued a statement noting that from April 9 to 10, special forces units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct joint military exercise.

The unit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia will conduct its portion of the exercise on the territory of Armenia, while the unit of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct its portion on the territory of Iran.

The exercise involves operations to neutralize attacks by simulated terrorist groups on border checkpoints located along the Armenia–Iran state border.