The Iranian Army started rapid response military drills in the western part of the country, local media reported Monday.

The Iranian Army started rapid response military drills in the western part of the country, local media reported Monday.

According to the national IRNA news agency, the two-day drills are jointly organized by the country’s Ground Force, Air Force, and Khatm-ul-Anbia Air Defense Headquarters.

Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Kiyoumars Heidari announced the launch of the two-day military exercise, dubbed Muharram, on Monday.

On the first day of the drill on Monday, rapid reaction units, which have been set up to confront threats from terrorist groups, are set to take part in the operations. Armored and infantry units of the ground forces will also join the exercises.

Earlier on Sunday, Iranian Army Executive Deputy Commander Brig. Gen. Mohammad Mahmoudi said that "defensive, radar, and missile systems, Air Force bases, commandos, Army Air Force, and UAV units will take part" in the rapid response exercises.

He added that the drills will be carried out in "the real operational theater" and will involve bomber, offensive, tanker, and transport planes as well as advanced radar, missile and artillery systems.

Different types of fighters and military transport aircraft from four air bases will also support operations involving ground forces and air defense units.  

The Army’s Air Defense units will also conduct exercises, using different radar and missile systems to support the air and ground forces.