Tanks, aircraft and troops were deployed by the Islamic Republic for the exercise dubbed “Authority 1402”.

It comes as unprecedented tensions rage in the Middle East – with fears Iran could join the war raging between Israel and Hamas.

Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Abdolrahim Mousavi said “we are always ready to deal with threats”, reported Iranian state media.

Israel launched a massive raid into Gaza last night, sending troops and tanks streaming across the border after a massive aerial blitz.

Iran is feared to potentially intervene – either directly or via its proxy terror groups such as Hezbollah.

Tehran’s military launched the drills – including using upgraded versions of their domestically-made missiles, Dawn and Diamond.

They also tested new bombs as well as attack helicopters.

The choppers launched missiles in the dark and destroyed the pretend enemy using night vision systems.

Commander Mousavi explained the exercises were intended to determine the army’s capabilities and promote the country’s “defence and combat authority”.

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