IRGC to hold naval wargames in Strait of Hormuz December 17, 2012 - 16:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi announced that the IRGC plans to hold naval wargames in the strategic Strait of Hormuz within the next few months, Fars news agency reported. "We will hold drills in the Strait of Hormuz by the end of this (Iranian) year (ends on March 20)," Fadavi told reporters on the sidelines of a conference on security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz hosted by Tehran on Monday, Dec 17. He further noted the major role of drills in the IRGC's military doctrine, and said every year the IRGC stages at least one declared naval wargame and a number of undeclared exercises. "Americans do not know the power of the IRGC Navy," Fadavi said. On Nov 4, the IRGC established a new Navy zone in a bid to boost defensive measures in waters surrounding Iran's islands in the Persian Gulf.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
