The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) kicked off a nationwide large-scale military drill on Oct. 21 that also included U.S-made F4’s and F5’s, according to local reports. The exercises, dubbed “Air Authority of Devotees of the Sky of Velayat,” are the 10th edition of the drills in Iran and included both manned and unmanned aircraft. “This exercise will be held in a wide area of ​​the whole country,” Deputy Commander of Iran’s Air Force Brig. Gen. Mehdi Hadian elaborated on the aerial exercise, Iran Press reported. Hadian added that the goal of this year’s aerial exercise is to improve the combat capabilities of the air force and obtain a suitable model for combat in real conditions. Local reports said bombers, jet fighters, and attack and surveillance drones will participate in the drill, using heavy weapons including laser-guided missiles. Footage broadcast showed jet fighters and bombers in flight and …