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Iran's Army and IRGC Launch 'Eqtedar 1403' Drills at Fordow and Khondab Until Mid-March

Jan 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

Iran's military has initiated a comprehensive air defense exercise named 'Eqtedar 1403' in the western and northern regions of the country, focusing on the protection of nuclear facilities at Fordow and Khondab. The drills, which began on Sunday, involve the Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and are designed to simulate real battlefield conditions. The exercises include the use of missile systems, radars, electronic warfare units, and both manned and unmanned aircraft to conduct offensive and defensive missions against simulated aerial and missile attacks. In the first phase, the successful interception of simulated attacks was achieved using the Khordad 15 and Talash missile systems. These exercises are part of a broader series of military drills that started last week and are set to continue until mid-March, aimed at enhancing Iran's defense capabilities amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear program.