On the morning of January 12, the Iranian military began conducting the "Ekhtedar" air defense exercises.InterfaxIranian media reports.
The exercises are held in the north and west of Iran.
They involve not only air defense forces, but also combat aircraft and drones.
EFE reports that such a preparatory test is being carried out against the background of recent media reports, according to which the United States is considering the possibility of striking Iran's nuclear facilities if it turns out that Tehran is close to developing nuclear weapons.
In addition, in recent months, Israel has threatened to carry out airstrikes against Iran.
