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Iran Holds Air Defense Military Exercises as Tensions Escalate with Israel and the U.S.

Iran Holds Air Defense Military Exercises as Tensions Escalate with Israel and the U.S.

Military drills underscore apprehensions regarding Israel and U.S. actions with the advent of President Trump.
On January 10, 2025, Iran's military conducted air defense exercises amid rising tensions with Israel and the U.S. under incoming President Donald Trump.

Beginning on January 4, the drills aim to strengthen Iran's defense against air, missile, and electronic warfare threats, with a focus on safeguarding the nation's airspace and critical infrastructure.

Iranian state media reported that the exercises simulate defense against missile and drone attacks, featuring the elite Revolutionary Guards protecting critical nuclear sites like Natanz.

These drills occur as Iranian leaders prepare for increased hostility, particularly potential U.S.-Israeli cooperation under Trump’s 'maximum pressure' strategy, which aims to intensify sanctions on Iran and may enable Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consider military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

As tensions grow, Iran has increasingly relied on its missile and drone capabilities, with footage showcasing a new underground 'missile city.' Alongside the military exercises, Iran has faced challenges in Lebanon, where Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces, and in Syria, where President Bashar al-Assad's regime, an ally of Iran, has suffered significant setbacks.

Despite these hurdles, Iranian officials, including Guards Commander Major General Hossein Salami, assert that Iran’s military strength, particularly its missile capabilities, remains strong.

However, a leaked statement from an Iranian general suggested that Iran's position in Syria had been severely undermined, though this remains unverified independently.

Tensions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S. have worsened due to the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal, abandoned by Trump in 2018, further complicating regional diplomatic efforts.
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