Iran ground forces launch two-day drill in central region

Troops and military equipment had been transferred from seven of Iran’s provinces for the drills in Nasr Abad in the central Isfahan province. (File/AFP)

• The drills are aimed at “confronting possible threats” facing the Islamic Republic

TEHRAN: Iran’s ground forces on Friday launched two days of exercises to test the flight readiness of more than 200 helicopters, state television reported.
The drills, which had been planned earlier, are aimed at “confronting possible threats” facing the Islamic Republic, spokesperson Brig. Gen. Amir Cheshak told the TV. He did not elaborate.
He said troops and military equipment had been transferred from seven of Iran’s provinces for the drills in Nasr Abad in the central Isfahan province.