TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled and operated newly developed combat equipment in its recent “Martyrs of Security” drills taking place in southeastern Iran.

General Shafaei, Deputy Commander of the IRGC Quds Base and spokesperson for the drills, detailed the operation’s scope, highlighting the organization’s readiness to counter evolving threats. 

He explained that the drills, held under directives from the IRGC Ground Force Commander, were designed to reinforce rapid-response abilities against both direct security threats and proxy acts of aggression.

The exercises took on new urgency following a recent terrorist attack in the Gohar Kuh area of Taftan. Within just 14 hours of the assault, IRGC intelligence pinpointed the terrorists’ location. “Ground Force combat drones quickly engaged, eliminating four militants and capturing several others,” General Shafaei noted. The swift retaliation underscored the IRGC’s emphasis on timely, precise countermeasures to contain security threats.

Beyond tactical responses, General Shafaei described broader objectives of the drills, which included enhancing unit coordination, improving response readiness, and applying theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. Specialized units took part in the exercises, including Saberin and other special forces, as well as aviation, electronic warfare, drone, and engineering units. Support also came from the Law Enforcement Command, the Intelligence Ministry, and Basij volunteer forces, all working in tandem to strengthen inter-unit synchronization.

General Shafaei revealed that the drills also involved field-testing newly developed combat equipment and implementing refreshed combat and defense strategies. The exercise aimed not only to rehearse real-time responses but also to assess the effectiveness of the IRGC’s latest technologies in the field.

In response to the Gohar Kuh attack, the IRGC heightened regional security measures, establishing additional checkpoints on key roads to monitor and control movement. General Shafaei emphasized that these efforts were put in place to ensure public safety and to disrupt any further terrorist plots in the area.

The IRGC expressed appreciation for the cooperation and patience of local residents affected by these enhanced security measures. General Shafaei extended thanks to the community for their resilience and collaboration in confronting hostile elements, praising the collective effort in safeguarding the region against mercenary forces and infiltrators.

On October 26, a foreign-backed terrorist attack on a police convoy in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan claimed the lives of 10 police forces.