On Nov. 7, Iran reported the conclusion of a major interservice
exercise. The exercise was said to have lasted two weeks and focused on
maneuvers, testing of weapons, tactics and interoperability.
"The maneuvers of the land forces in the west of the country have ended
quite successfully, achieving its predetermined goals," Iranian Army Deputy
Chief of Staff Gen. Hussein Baqeri said.
Baqeri, responsible for coordination, said the exercise took place in
western Iran in an effort to determine military requirements. The general
said the military concluded that the ground forces were sufficiently
equipped to counter any land invasion of Iran.
Officials said the exercise, which ended on late Nov. 6, began with air
combat and support maneuvers. During the second stage, they said, army units
launched a mock counter-attack against an invading force.
"It demonstrated that the army of the Islamic republic is at the highest
level of readiness and coordination to discharge its duties," Baqeri said.
