Tehran hosts large-scale Rahiyan al-Quds drills

The Basij volunteer forces staged a massive drill as part of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Great Prophet-19 exercise.

News ID: 5737

Date: 10 January 2025 - 21:54

TABNAK, Jan 10: The drill, dubbed “Rahiyan al-Quds” (Wayfarers of al-Quds), took place on Friday as Basij members from the capital and members of various battalions, including Imam Hussein (AS), Beit al-Moqaddas, Imam Ali (AS), and Fatihin battalions were present in the exercise.

The drill showcased an array of defensive equipment and technologies and mainly aimed at demonstrating the comprehensive readiness of Basij forces to counter any threat while highlighting their unity, professional skills in rescue operations, urban defense, and counter-terrorism measures.

Participants in the drill marched in a unified formation from Tehranpars to Vali Asr Square, underscoring their organizational discipline and readiness to execute orders from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.