2024-09-24 07:49:18
The parades mark the start of Holy Defense Week, which commemorates those killed in the war with Iraq that lasted from 1980 to 1988. In Tehran, the central 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 high-ranking military officials.
Iran Armed Forces unveiled their latest achievements in 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 own country, but also maintaining peace and security in the region. He also stressed Iran’s readiness to confront Israel, which he accuses of genocide and aggression, which he said 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 displayed the latest weapons and equipment. Particular attention was paid to the latest hypersonic missile Fattah, which made Iran one of the few countries that possesses such technology.
A long-range ballistic missile was also presented for the first time. «Jihad” from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In addition, an updated version of the suicide drone “Shahed 136-B” was demonstrated, which is distinguished by its increased dimensions and higher explosive power.
What is known about the new Fattah missile
Fattah is a two-stage, precision-guided, solid-fuel missile with a range of 1,400 km and a terminal velocity of Mach 13 to 15. Its warhead has a spherical solid-fuel motor with a movable nozzle, which allows the warhead to increase its speed and move in all directions.
Iran says it can maneuver in and out of the atmosphere and evade missile defense systems such as the Iron Dome.
Earlier, “Cursor” reported that Iran launched a new satellite “Sherman-1” – what is known about it, read in the article.