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Basij volunteer forces stage drill in Tehran

Thursday, 12 May 2016 4:48 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 12 May 2016 4:48 PM ]

File photo shows members of Iran’s Basiji volunteer.

Yusef Jalali
Press TV, Tehran

Iran's Basij volunteer force has staged large-scale rescue and relief operations in the capital Tehran. The drill is aimed at boosting the preparedness of the troops in the face of natural disasters.

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