Iran army holds drill near Azerbaijan border amid tensions

Tehran says it is concerned about Israeli and ISIL presence close to its borders with Azerbaijan.

Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military has launched a large military drill near the country’s border with Azerbaijan, in a show of force amid tensions with its neighbouring country partly linked to the latter’s close ties with Israel.

State television on Friday showed footage of tanks, helicopters, artillery and soldiers being deployed in an unspecified area in northwestern Iran.

The army also said it was testing a locally manufactured long-range drone and other “achievements” for the first time.