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Jets to feature in fresh military drill

IRAN will hold a large-scale military drill involving all its air defence systems next month, one of a number of simulations it has carried out this year.

The air defence drill will include fighter jets and simulate emergency situations, said Farzad Esmaili, commander of the Iranian army's air defence force. The drill follows a series of military simulations such as the "Great Prophet 7" missile exercises in July.

Israeli leaders' warnings that time is running out to halt Iran's controversial nuclear programme have raised fears they may order an attack on Iranian nuclear sites.

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