20 February 2017

News Story: Iran To Hold Military Drills Next Week Despite US Warnings

A senior commander announced Saturday that elite Revolutionary Guard is to conduct military drills next week, despite warnings from the U.S and fresh sanctions over a ballistic missile test, AFP reported.

"The manoeuvres called 'Grand Prophet 11' will start Monday and last three days," General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the force's ground units at a press conference.

Rockets would be used without specifying which kind, according to Pakpour.

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