An Iranian surface-to-air missile is launched during military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)

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Iran launches large-scale air defense drill: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A large-scale joint air defense drill by Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was launched in the eastern parts of the country on Monday.

Radar air defense and missile systems as well as tapping, artillery and surveillance systems will be employed during the first stage of the 7-day maneuver, Press TV reported on Monday.  Full story

Iranian army personnel prepare to launch a Hawk surface-to-air missile during military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)

Iranian army personnel prepare to launch a Hawk surface-to-air missile during military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)

Iranian army personnel celebrate after successfully launching a surface-to-air missile during military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)

Iranian army personnel prepare to launch a Hawk surface-to-air missile during military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)

Iranian army personnel take part in military maneuvers at an undisclosed location in Iran on Nov. 13, 2012. (Xinhua)