TEHRAN – A mine-resistant armored military vehicle dubbed Toufan (storm) was unveiled on Tuesday and delivered to the IRGC Ground Forces.

The armored vehicle, manufactured by the Defense Industries Organization (DIO), was unveiled in a ceremony attended by Defense Minister Amir Hatami, Mehr reported.

Speaking at the ceremony, Hatami described Toufan as a mine-resistant, ambush-protected 4x4 military vehicle designed to have high mobility and capable to pass through water canals with 1.5m depth, as well as vertical obstacles as high as 50cm. 

He added that Toufan is capable of carrying ten passengers and can be equipped with semi-heavy weapons.

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