Why it matters: The drills send a strong message of deterrence to potential aggressors, emphasizing the nation's readiness to respond to any threats with its advanced defense systems.
What he says: Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense, says the indigenous defense systems of Iran have been upgraded in this exercise.
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