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Iran Enters Second Day of Massive Air Drills

Iran Enters Second Day of Massive Air Drills
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Iran's Navy tested Nour (Light) ground-to-sea missile during a major drill in May, 2010. Iran has staged numerous military drills in 2010 to demonstrate the country's military capabilities.
The last drill began on Tuesday, where the Iranian military has started the second day of its largest nationwide air drills aimed at boosting the country's defense capabilities in case of any foreign attacks on its territory.


The anti-air defense units from Iran's regular armed forces and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are taking part in the three-stage, five-day defense maneuvers dubbed "Modafean Aseman Velayat 3" (Defenders of Velayat Skies).


According to Press TV, the air maneuvers are being held near Iran's "nuclear and other vital landmarks" and include the test of long-range anti-air missiles.

The drills aim to enhance response capabilities in countering threats against the county's populated and strategic centers.


Iranian military officials say the drill conveys a message of peace and friendship to neighboring countries and a fierce warning against enemies.

Iran has staged numerous military drills in 2010 to demonstrate the country's military capabilities in the face of numerous threats and allegations leveled against the country's civilian nuclear program by the US and its allies.


Tehran has fiercely rejected the allegation as entirely fictitious, maintaining that its nuclear work is solely for peaceful purposes, a statement that has been repeatedly verified by inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

In its numerous reports on Iran's nuclear work, the IAEA has confirmed non-diversion of the country's nuclear program.


Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that any military action on the country's soil would prompt a severe and immediate reaction by Iran that would not be limited to the immediate region.


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