Iran's large-scale military exercise enters into second day

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Iran's large-scale military exercise enters into second day

STORY: Iran's large-scale military exercise enters into second day DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of military exercises STORYLINE: The Iranian army on Saturday brought into practice the air-defense system, drones and helicopters on the second day of a three-day large-scale military exercise in the southern waters of the Sea of Oman, state TV reported. The Zolfaqar 1401 exercises span from the eastern section of the Strait of Hormuz to the northern edge of the Indian Ocean. The maneuvers involve the army's infantry, armored, naval, airborne, and mechanized regiments. It intends to improve the readiness and capabilities of various army units in areas including planning, joint operations, and power synergizing, said Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Habibollah Sayyari on Friday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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