World War 3: Iran launches nationwide MILITARY drills as Trump imposes sanctions – VIDEO
IRAN has launched nationwide military drills as President’s Donald Trump’s “toughest ever” sanctions on oil exports, shipping and banks hit the country.
By DARREN HUNT
Express.co.uk
Mon, Nov 5, 2018
Iran’s military took part in defensive drills across the country on the same day the US imposed tough sanctions on the country.
The military exercises were part of joint drills involving the Iranian army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Army.
The drills come as US President Donald Trump’s “toughest ever” sanctions hit Iran and are reportedly taking place in a 500,000 square kilometre area are expected to last until Tuesday.
Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Army said: “I declare the codename for the beginning of this joint air defence drills – Velayat 97, of Islamic Republic of Iran’s military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”
Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Army said: “I declare the codename for the beginning of this joint air defence drills – Velayat 97, of Islamic Republic of Iran’s military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”
He added: “I announce that we will proudly bypass your illegal, unjust sanctions because it’s against international regulations.
“We are in a situation of economic war, confronting a bullying power.
“I don’t think that in the history of America, someone has entered the White House who is so against law and international conventions.”
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