Iran Parade Marks Sacred Defense Week
Local Editor
Iranian Armed Forces have begun a major parade to mark the 33rd anniversary of eight years of defense against the Iraqi invasion under executed dictator Saddam Hussein.
The opening ceremony of the 'Sacred Defense Week' started on Sunday at the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has delivered a speech during the ceremony. Addressing Iran's armed forces, Rouhani said the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces are the cause of stability in the region and Iran is no threat to the neighbors and the other regional states; he noted: "those who have ignored all international rules and regulations are threatening the region. He also talked about Iran's nuclear rights."
During the ceremony the army displayed different weapons, military tools and equipment. Various types of short, medium and long-range missiles including solid-fuel Sejjil and Qadr-two missiles were paraded in the event.
Heavy weaponry like tanks, armored personnel carriers, tank transporters, anti-aircraft guns and electronic warfare systems were also exhibited.
Among the high-ranking Iranian military officials present at the ceremony are Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari and Commander of Iran's Army Major General Ataollah Salehi.
The Sacred Defense Week commemorates the braveries of the Iranian soldiers who fought in the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war and defended their country against enemy aggressions.
Source: Iranian Agencies, edited by website team
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