Iran has launched a major military exercise in the Gulf meant to repel any U.S. attack on the Islamic republic.On Friday, Iran's army, navy, air force and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps began a week-long exercise. The exercise, which also included the Basij paramilitary unit, was reported to have taken place in the northern Gulf as well as in southern Iran.
IRGC naval commander Rear Adm. Mostafa Safari, said "The IRGC navy and air force, in collaboration with the [regular] army, navy, Basij, and the Iranian police, will start a manoeuvre from March 31 until April 6 in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman."
The unnamed exercise would contain more than 17,000 soldiers as well as 1,500 surface and other naval vessels. He said the military would also deploy fighter-jets, helicopters and an array of missiles.
Source: Middle East Newsline
