Iran launches military exercises near border with Turkey

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 24, ARMENPRESS. The northwestern regional headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces announced the launch of military exercises in the northwest of the country in West Azarbaijan Province, Mehr News Agency reported citing an official statement from the military.

The exercise is being held in the general area of Pasve and Piranshahr “in order to improve the combat readiness of the units for night operations.” Pasve and Piranshahr are close to the Turkish border.