Iran to Begin Military Exercises Linked to Rivalry With Israel
- Tehran says moved forces near Azerbaijan over Israeli presence
- Azerbaijan’s president has expressed concern over the steps
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Iran said it will start military exercises in its northwest on Friday after moving forces near to the border with Azerbaijan, a deployment that angered the Azeri president and thrust Tehran’s rivalry with Israel to the fore.
The drills will involve armored units, drones and attack helicopters, and test electronic radar systems, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing a statement by Army Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari.