Iran will perform military exercises to strengthen the defenses. The increasing pressure between Iran and Israel leads to an unprecedented step in the region.
The Chief of the Chief Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces General Mohammad Bigheri issued an order to a series of military exercises aimed at strengthening the defenses of Iran at a time of increased tension with Israel. Referring to the Iranian media, DPA reported on Thursday.
The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the defense abilities of the Iranian army, its operational readiness and the ability to deter the enemy. More details of the scope and date of exercise were not published.
This report appeared in the media at a time when there is speculation in Iran about a possible immediate attack by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities. These concerns have resulted in the US government reducing the number of employees of its embassy in Iraq, which is borne by Iran, reminds TASR.
Iran threatens to retaliate
At the same time, Iran has repeatedly warned against hard retaliatory measures if Israel attacked his nuclear infrastructure.
The relationship between Iran and Israel has been tense for decades. Iran supports militant groups such as Hizbollah or Hamas in the Middle East that fight against Israel.
Direct attacks of Iran or Israel that threatens each other could launch more conflict. This is one of the reasons why the US has already moved part of its diplomatic staff from the region.
