Tasnim� The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force deployed its airborne troops to Iran�s eastern regions on Wednesday as part of a military drill that is in progress for the third day.





The final day of the war game, codenamed �Payambar-e Azam 11 (The Great Prophet)�, began in eastern parts of Iran with a broad operation by the Saberin Special Forces on Wednesday morning.

Spokesman for the drill, General Pourjamshidian, told reporters that the IRGC Ground Force�s helicopters flew over the eastern zones for heliborne operations.

Highlights of the final stage also include heavy artillery fire on the hypothetical enemy�s positions, he noted.

IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour had announced on Monday that his forces have successfully test-fired advanced and smart rockets in the war game.

Iran�s Armed Forces hold routine military exercises throughout the year.

Iranian officials have already made it clear that the country�s military program, including the routine exercises and test of new missiles, will not be hampered by anything, including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany), which took effect in January 2016.