The parades mark the start of Holy Defense Week, which commemorates those killed in the Iraq war that lasted from 1980 to 1988. In Tehran, the main event took place at the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
The ceremony was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior military officials.
Iran’s armed forces unveiled their latest achievements at a ceremony on Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/DWQrKE7Kbz
— Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) September 21, 2024
Speaking at the ceremony, Pezeshkian said Iran is not only capable of defending its country, but also of maintaining peace and security in the region. He also stressed Iran’s readiness to confront Israel, accusing it of genocide and aggression that, according to him, does not spare women, children and the elderly.
This morning in Tehran, in honor of the Sacred Defense Week, a ceremonial march of the Iranian armed forces took place in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. pic.twitter.com/oMB3B6mmoC
— IRNA IN RUSSIAN (@irnarussian) September 21, 2024
During the parade, the Iranian military demonstrated the latest weapons and equipment. Particular attention was paid to the latest Fattah hypersonic missile, which made Iran one of the few countries with such technology.
A long-range ballistic missile was also introduced for the first time. “Jihad” of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In addition, an updated version of the Shahed 136-B suicide drone was demonstrated, featuring larger dimensions and greater explosive power.
What is known about the new Fattah rocket
The Fattah is a two-stage precision-guided solid-propellant missile with a range of 1,400 kilometers and a terminal velocity of Mach 13 to 15. Its warhead has a solid-fuel spherical motor with a movable nozzle, allowing the warhead to increase speed and move in all directions.
Iran says it can maneuver in and out of the atmosphere and evade missile defense systems like Iron Dome.
Earlier, Kursor reported that Iran launched a new satellite, Sherman-1. The information is available in the article.
