Iran staged military parades on Friday to mark its annual Army Day celebrations, showcasing a wide array of its latest domestically built drones, missiles, tanks, and other hardware.
The events coincided with the eve of the second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, which will be held in Rome on Saturday.
Domestically developed drones, including the jet-powered Karrar, Arash, and Mohajer models, were shown in the parade in Tehran, state television reported.
In addition to the capital, military parades were also staged in other major cities.
The Tehran event also featured Russian-made S-300 air defence systems.
It was attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, who praised the army as the nation’s “strong fortress” and credited it with asserting the country’s regional influence.
The military display came a day before delegations from Iran and the United States were set to meet in the Italian capital for a second round of indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman.
The first round, held in Muscat last Saturday, was described by both sides as “constructive”.
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