Iran launches joint military drill with Azerbaijan
Iran launched a joint military drill Sunday in northwestern Ardabil province with Azerbaijan amid an easing of tensions and improving relations between the two countries.
The four-day Aras Joint Exercise is taking place in Aslan Duz District near the Azerbaijan border, according to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Special forces of the IRGC are participating in the drill along with the special forces of the Azerbaijani Army.