IRGC to hold two military drills

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) plans to hold two drills in the country’s western and southern parts, a top Iranian commander says.

“IRGC will hold security maneuvers in the country’s western and northwestern areas and defense maneuvers in one of the southern areas,” Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said on Thursday.

“These maneuvers are aimed at strengthening the preparedness of combat forces to counter possible threats,” IRNA quoted Pakpour as saying.

The Iranian commander added that the IRGC has been assisting Iran’s police in closing off the borders, adding that “today we can say with confidence that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not threatened in any area.”

Earlier in May, Iran’s military kicked off a week-long military drill involving ground and air forces in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran has repeatedly emphasized that its military capabilities are merely aimed at defending the country against possible foreign threats.

Iranian officials have warned that any act of aggression by the United States or Israel against any targets in the Islamic Republic would draw a firm and immediate response that would not be limited to targets in the Middle East.