IRGC ground troops begin new war games in south Iran

– The ground troops of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) started the war games, entitled Supporters of Velayat, in south Iran on Saturday./ IRGC Ground Forces Commander Mohammad Pakpour said on Saturday that the maneuvers are part of a series of professional drills by the forces under his command./ The war games will put on display part of the capabilities of the ground forces in the face of threats against Iran, the commander explained./ Pakpour added that the purpose of the maneuvers is to enhance the military capabilities of ...
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