Iran Starts 3-day Drills in Persian Gulf

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday started a series of drills in the Persian Gulf to exercise different tactics of naval defense.

The 3-day naval drills, codenamed Fath 91, are underway in the IRGC's third naval zone in the Central parts of the Persian Gulf (Assalouyeh) and its Northern parts.
According to information, the IRGC naval forces will carry out different defensive operational tactics based on asymmetric warfare for times of crisis.

They will also carry out coordination tactics among units and test the capability of the IRGC's naval, missile and marine units.
Meantime, Commander of the IRGC's 3rd Naval Zone Admiral Bakhtiyarvand stressed the IRGC's high combat capabilities and preparedness, and noted that the military force "has drawn its defensive plans based on the worst case scenario".
"After the end of [1980s Iraqi imposed] war, the IRGC strengthened itself and designed its defense projects based on the worst case scenarios," the commander said.

The Iranian Navy finished 6 days of massive naval exercises, codenamed Velayat 91, in the country's Southern waters early this month.
Over the past few years, Iran has held several military drills to enhance the defensive capabilities of its armed forces and to test modern military tactics and equipment.
The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured other nations, especially neighbors, that its military might poses no threat to other countries, insisting that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org