Tehran, IRNA – The first stage of the military exercise, codenamed Eqtedar (Authority) 1403, in the air defense zone of the Natanz nuclear facility, has commenced under the order of Brigadier General Qader Rahimzadeh, commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

Iran's military has commenced nationwide drills, including near the Natanz nuclear facility, involving the IRGC and the army to defend against air threats. This follows heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program,

Iran has commenced its large-scale Eqtedar military drills, emphasizing its defensive prowess at a time of mounting tensions with the United States and Israel over its nuclear ambitions. These exercises,

TEHRAN—Iran’s military has begun drills near the Natanz nuclear enrichment plant in the centre of the country, state media reported Tuesday, as part of