A military parade dedicated to Holy Protection Week held in Iran on Wednesday featured all branches of the Iranian armed forces, Mehr agency reported.
The parade, which took place in front of the mausoleum of former Iranian spiritual leader Ayatollah Khomeini, showcased a Karrar fighter drone, a Hodhod reconnaissance drone, and two Ababil drone.
Holy Protection Week is marked in Iran annually in commemoration of the Iran-Iraq war, which began 30 years ago today. Military parades demonstrating military equipment are being held in Tehran and other cities this week.
The Iran-Iraq war began on Sept. 22, 1980 when the Iraqi army attacked the Iranian province of Khuzestan. The war ended by concluding a ceasefire agreement on August 20, 1988. The border between the two countries remained unchanged.