Iran Begins Large-Scale Military Exercises

Iran launched large scale military exercises last week, which also include a major air defense component. The Washington Post further reports that the exercises include thwarting a major attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities from “a multitude of air threats.” Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said yesterday that Iran is constantly growing its missile power in terms of the number of the weapons and their quality, reported IRNA. “The growth rate of our missile power is updated. Every day, [our] missiles are witnessing growth in terms of quantity, quality, capability and design,” Salami said on Saturday evening, dismissing speculations by “the enemy” that Iran’s missile manufacturing has been suspended.