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The
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) says it will hold a joint
aerial drill with a regional country in September, marking IRAF's first
international war game.

Deputy IRIAF Commander Brigadier
General Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Wednesday that the war game would most
likely be held in the second half of Shahivar --Iranian calendar month
starting August 23 -- once the necessary requirements are completed,
told Fars news agency on Wednesday.

The Iranian commander did not
reveal the name of the country scheduled to participate in the aerial
exercises, but highlighted the regional and international significance
of the drills.

“Holding any war game indicates the force's prowess and readiness to achieve pre-determined objectives,” he said.

In
February, IRIAF Commander Brigadier General Hassan Shahsafi had talks
about Iran's plans to hold joint military maneuvers with one of the
countries in the region.

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