TEHRAN — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) ground forces has announced that Iran is set to hold a large military exercise in the next few days in the general area of Aras in northwest Iran.

“A large exercise by the IRGC ground forces will be held in the coming days in the northern borders of the country and the general area of Aras,” Mohammad Pakpour stated. 

He said it is in accordance with the regular annual exercises and improving the combat readiness of the IRGC ground forces.