Exercise Delawar

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Exercise Delawar
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Imperial Iranian Armed Forces
United States Armed Forces

Exercise Delawar (

Central Treaty Organization (CENTO).[1]
It took place in southwest Iran.

Some 6,800 American military personnel from three military branches took part in this war game, including 2,300 paratroopers.[2] U.S. naval forces, as well as Marines were also deployed in the Persian Gulf and performed amphibious operations, supported by close-air-support of F-100s.[2]

According to Čūbīn and Zabih, by this war game, Washington "partially reassured" Tehran of its continued interest in the region.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Cento Exercise "Delavar" Scheduled April 12-15" (Press release). Ankara, Turkey: Central Treaty Organization. Public Relations Division. 17 March 1961.
  2. ^ a b "The United States Air Forces in Europe", Air Force Magazine, vol. 47, Air Force Association, p. 91, 1964

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