Iranian navy starts wargames in Persian Gulf January 31, 2013 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday, Jan 30, started a series of wargames in the Persian Gulf to exercise different tactics of naval defense, Fars news agency reported. The 3-day wargames, codenamed Fath 91, are underway in the IRGC's third naval zone in the central and northern parts of the Persian Gulf. The IRGC naval forces will carry out different defensive maneuvers and test the capability of the IRGC's naval, missile and marine units. Commander of the IRGC's 3rd Naval Zone Admiral Bakhtiyarvand noted that the military force "has drawn its defensive plans based on the worst case scenario". The Iranian Navy finished 6 days of massive naval exercises, codenamed Velayat 91, in the country's Southern waters early this month.   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 Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
