Iran launches large-scale military exercise
The drill is conducted against a possible air raid.
On Sunday began large-scale air defense war games, after engaging in a power struggle with the West over its nuclear program.
Aimed at protecting the country's nuclear facilities against any possible aerial attack, the military exercise covers an area of 600 thousand square kilometers.
The five-day drill involves both the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and army units.
General Ahmet Mighani who leads the drill said they aimed at preparing Iranian Armed Forces against attacks.
The Iranian military exercise came amid a tense atmosphere.
Iran consistently warns the US and Israel not to attack its nuclear program, announcing such an attack would receive very severe retaliation while the US administration has issued a warning that it would aggravate current sanctions on Tehran, unless it ends its nuclear works.
