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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IRGC Expands Military Training Infrastructure to 12 Centers Following Large-Scale Exercises

Nov 02, 2026 08:18 AM CT Tehran, Iran IRGC,military-training,force-readiness,Iran

Summary

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is expanding its network of military training centers to at least 12 locations. This expansion follows the completion of initial training for a new brigade and participation in exercises involving 313,000 personnel, indicating a sustained effort to enhance force readiness and logistical capacity.

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The first brigade had already been formed, completed its initial training and taken part in exercises involving 313,000 participants, Tehran Garrison Commander Hassan Hassanzadeh reported

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Expanded military training centers to 12 and reported the completion of training for a new brigade involving 313,000 participants.

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