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18:19 - 2009-09-22

Annual Military Parade in Tehran

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During the parade, the Iranian Air Force staged an air show to display home-made fighter jets
Different units of Iran's military forces marched in uniform before President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a show of military and defensive power
Typical units of the Army of the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC), and the Islamic Republic of Iran Police (IRIP) participated in the parade
The ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the Founder of the Islamic Republic, the late Imam Khomeini, in southern Tehran
Different units of Iran's military forces march in uniform before President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Ranking commanders of the Armed Forces were also present in the ceremony
The latest military and defense achievements made by the Iranian experts were on display at the parade
The Iranian Air Force also staged an air show during the parade in a bid to display its combat capabilities and readiness
During the parade Shahab 1, 2 and 3, Sejjil and Zelzal missiles were displayed
The solid-fuel, two-stage Sejjil missile with two engines, is capable of reaching a very high altitude
Airborne parachute units of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army
The Iranian Air Force also staged an air show during the parade in a bid to display its combat capabilities and readiness
Typical units of the Army of the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC), and the Islamic Republic of Iran Police (IRIP) participated in the parade
Sejjil missile and its launch pad
The Iranian Armed Forces staged military parades all throughout the country on Tuesday to mark the start of the Week of Sacred Defense, commemorating Iranian sacrifices during the 8 years of Iraqi imposed war on Iran in 1980s
The Iranian Army's airborne parachute units at military parades, Tehran
Army units at military parades, Tehran
Ranking commanders of the Iranian Armed Forces along with civilian officials and foreign delegates were also present in the ceremony
Zelzal missiles on display during military parade in Tehran
Surface-to-Air Yasser missiles displayed at the military parade in Tehran
Iran also displayed the first squadron of Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter jets produced by its defense industries in an air show staged during military parades today
Also, the Iranian defense ministry showed its latest products, including high-tech Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), in the military parade in Tehran this morning
Military parade in Tehran on Tuesday