
Israel-America-Iran War : Anticipating an attack by Israel and America, the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (January 7) started a joint air defense exercise near the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran. During this exercise, Iran has examined the methods of defense against possible attacks on its nuclear facilities and its ability to respond to the attack.
In the first phase of the exercise, Iranian air defense units used point defense tactics to counter various air threats under simulated electronic warfare conditions. Through this he practiced plans to protect the nuclear facility.
Iran increased deployment of air defense system
“The country’s Air Defense Forces deployed several new defense systems near sensitive locations across the country,” Iranian state media quoted Brigadier General Ghadar Rahimzadeh, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base, as saying on Monday (January 6). Of which the enemies are not aware.” According to Satellite Emergency, during Israel’s attack on Iran in April last year, the S-300 missile defense system was targeted, which is a Russian-made missile defense system equipped with surface-to-air missiles.
Iran doubled its maneuvers
According to the Financial Times, the Iranian armed forces have almost doubled their winter exercises this year following Israeli air strikes on strategic locations around Iran and Donald Trump winning the presidential election. This information was given citing an interview with IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini on Monday (January 6). He further said that since at least 2010, Israel has reportedly carried out dozens of attacks in Iran’s interior areas, targeting sensitive nuclear and military installations.