Local sources reported that the Iranian militias began extensive military exercises in Deir Ezzor during the last few days, during which heavy weapons and thermal missiles were used.

"Al-Furat Post" website said that Iranian leaders came from Damascus, and are specialists in using these weapons to attend and supervise the training.

It added that the militias participating in the exercises that were held at "Imam Ali" base in Albu-kamal are the Pakistani "Zainabiyoun", the Afghan "Fatimiyoun", and the "47th Regiment", and the majority of its members are of Syrian nationals.

It is noteworthy that a number of residents of the city of Albu-kamal and its countryside have been affiliated with it for years, and those who followed ideological courses in Shiite sect participated in the training.