Iran: “Mohammad Rasoulollah-4” Drills Kick off in Country’s Southeast

The Iranian army stages large-scale military drills in the country’s southeast in an effort to enhance the combat readiness of its Ground Forces.

Codenamed ‘Mohammad Rasoulollah (Muhammad, the Messenger of God) – Four’, the three-day military maneuvers started early Sunday in the strategic southeastern parts of the country, covering an area of 220,000 square kilometers.

General Seyyed Kamal Peyambari, the maneuvers’ spokesman, said the first day of the exercises is focused on practicing the transfer of rapid reaction units via ground and air from across the country to operation zones.

The enlisted units will also display their efficacy and work to enhance their readiness in responding to operational requirements and threats, he added.

Among other goals of the drills are testing new defense systems, reducing the average response time to potential threats as well as training younger commanders in modern battles, the senior official added.

Various units of Army Ground Forces are participating in the maneuvers, enjoying logistical support from the Army’s Air Force and the country’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

Iran has conducted major military drills in recent years to enhance the defense capabilities of its Armed Forces and to test modern military tactics and state-of-the-art equipment.