Islamic Republic of Iran begins 2nd phase of aerial drills

The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has begun the second phase of major aerial drills in preparation for yet another extensive military maneuver next week.

Hossein Chit-Foroush, the spokesman for the drills dubbed “Fadaeeyan Harim Velayat 3” (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuaries 3), said that the second phase will last for three days, Fars news agency reported Saturday.

The second phase of the drills includes the performance of tactical flights and dropping of test ammunition on mock targets, he added.

He said that that Saeqeh, F-4 and F-5 fighter jets from different areas will be dispatched to the drill area in the northwest city of Tabriz.

The third phase of the drill will feature air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles as well as various types of fighter sorties, Chit-Foroush added.

He highlighted IRIAF’s role in defending the country’s territories and said the drills were carried out to examine and improve the country’s defensive capabilities in case of any attack.

Iran commenced the first phase of the drill on Tuesday.