Iranian army launches surprise military drills following IAEA decision
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri issued an order on Thursday to begin a series of military drills called "Eqtedar," with the codename "Ya Ali ibn Abi Talib, peace be upon him."
The Iranian Army's General Staff Communications Center reported that Major General Bagheri offered congratulations on Eid al-Ghadir, explaining that the goal of these drills is to enhance the defensive and deterrence capabilities of the armed forces and assess their readiness.
The center stated that these drills are being planned and executed in light of the change in the annual calendar of the armed forces and with a focus on enemy movements, according to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA).
This decision comes after the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors adopted a resolution on Thursday alleging Iran's non-compliance with its nuclear safeguards obligations for the first time in nearly 20 years.
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