Iran, Oman hold first joint ground military drill

Iran and Oman held their first joint ground military maneuver as they are growing bilateral ties in all fields.

News ID: 5178

Date: 01 October 2024 - 11:07

TABNAK, Oct, 01: The first joint ground exercise between the ground force of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman, which is called "Mountain Falcons 1" (Saqour al-Jabal 1) began on Monday in Jebel Al-Khader province of Oman.

This exercise is being held with the participation of the ground force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army and the ground force of Sultanate of Oman army, as well as the support of the Air Force and the Royal Oman Police, with the aim of sharing experiences, joint combat training and improving the level of combat and operational readiness.

Earlier on November, 30, 2023, the two neighbors held a maritime rescue and relief drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz.

The day-long military drill involved combat vessels and flight units of the Iranian army's naval wing as well as the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), along with Oman's navy, said the Iranian army's public relations department.

The exercise aimed to boost the combat readiness of the naval forces of the two Persian Gulf countries in line with their bilateral agreements on maritime security.

During the drill, Iranian military helicopters provided support to combat units on the ground and involved indigenous destroyers, Dena and Sahand.

The drill also included Iranian-made drones and reconnaissance aircraft monitoring military and cargo vessels from a distance.

The Iranian army's statement said the planning and coordination to implement the bilateral maritime security deal with joint command over the operation "indicates capabilities of both sides to establish security" in the world's key energy zone in the Persian Gulf "without the presence of foreign forces."

Iran and Oman are regional allies with close political and military ties.