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Iran Launches Large Military Exercise

The military exercises today in Sistan va Baluchistan Province (Fars) August 19, 2006 -- Iran today launched a series of major military exercises aimed at introducing the country's new defensive doctrine.

State-run television reported that air, naval, and land exercises would occur in 14 of the country's 30 provinces and could last as long as five weeks.


The first stage of the maneuvers began with simulated air strikes in the southeastern province of Sistan va Baluchistan.


The exercise involves 12 infantry regiments and is called Zolfaghar's Strike.


(AP)

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