Publish Date: 2 October 2017 - 14:39

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The third phase of Heydar Karrar military drills kicked off in the presence of quick reaction force, artillery and drones in the western borders of the country.

This phase of the military exercise is being staged in Parviz-Khan border which is considered as one of the most important borders between Iran and Iraq.

This military drill aims to demonstrate the Iranian army’s authority, mobility and offensive power.

Different units of the army’s ground forces including quick reaction force and a mass of armored units are currently staging the drill alongside combatants from Iraq’s army. The Performance speed, expertise, mobility and offensive power of these units are being tested.

Iran’s army will also assess the strength of armored units, artilleries, rockets, drones, helicopters and offensive units.

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