JAKARTA - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) held massive exercises along the country's southern coast amid rising tensions with the United States.
The semi-official Fars news agency reported that various units of the IRGC Ground Forces took part in the Joint Exercise 1404, which was held to improve "combat readiness" in the face of threats.
The exercise, which featured modern combat technology and the application of new tactics, took place a week after the IRGC Navy held a major exercise in the Strait of Hormuz under the direct supervision of Major General Mohammad Pakpour.
Tensions have been rising after the US deployed aircraft carriers and bombers to the Persian Gulf region in recent weeks. US President Donald Trump warned that his party would choose military options if nuclear negotiations failed to produce an agreement.
The third round of indirect talks mediated by Oman is scheduled to take place Thursday in Geneva. Iran is expected to present its draft nuclear program to the US.
During a war exercise in southern Iran on Tuesday, the IRGC unloaded a truckload of cruise munitions.
The Rezvan ballistic missile is reportedly capable of integrating target data with the Shahed-136 suicide drone. This synergy allows for precision attacks on pre-determined targets. The drone hits the target with the support of navigation data from the missile unit.
IRGC special forces also conducted a simulation operation to prevent the enemy from approaching the coastline with artillery support and attacks from the coast to the sea.
IRGC Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Karami said all units carried out "pre-planned actions" in various sectors, including missiles, artillery, drones, armor, and mechanized units.
In a separate exercise on Thursday, the IRGC Ground Forces missile unit tested a new system with various ranges. One of the missiles was launched at a target and then hit another target at a different location.
According to IRGC commanders, the system is equipped with new navigation, has high accuracy, and carries warheads capable of penetrating enemy convoys and defense positions.
Brigadier General Mohammad Hadi Sefidchian said passive defense measures were also applied in the field of electronic warfare.
Tensions remain in the region even as nuclear talks continue after both sides expressed readiness for a possible military confrontation.
Source: Anadolu
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