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Yes, Basic.
The military people thought this may be the last day of their lives.
Theres nothing routine about this day in Tehran.
They dont know if US Special forces are in the country and going to launch attacks or not.
They are told to be ready for anything.
They are expecting to be unleashed upon.
I'm leaning toward that theory myself. It's a crazy country at the best of times anymore and these aren't the best of times.