Iran Air Force Holds Extensive Drill

Source: Alalam.ir, 15-09-2008

TEHRAN--Iran's air force and defense units staged air defense exercises on Monday aimed at testing equipment and boosting readiness, news agencies reported.

Dozens of aircraft took part in the maneuvers which was held in half of Iran's 30 provinces, and fought an imaginary enemy attacking Iran's air defenses.

Military analysts say Iran's real ability to respond any attack could be with more unconventional tactics.

The commander of Iran's aerial defense, Brigadier General Ahmad Mighani, said the exercise was staged to increase military readiness, Fars news agency said.

Mighani emphasized that the enemies would receive a serious response for any aggression and we would surprise them and make them regretful.

Washington and the Zionist regime have tried to illegally impede Iran of pursuing its peaceful nuclear work under pretext of accessing to nuclear arms. They have repeatedly threatened Iran with going on alleged military assault.

"Threats by the Zionist regime and America against our country are empty," Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar was quoted by Mehr News Agency on Sunday as saying.

"Military threats are a sign of psychological problems which are due to the enemies' weakness," the minister added.