Iran Presents Top-Tier Weaponry at Annual Military Parade

Iran's yearly military parade became a display of cutting-edge military equipment this year, including drones that can cover tremendous distances and deliver explosives to enemies of Tehran.

New solid-fueled ballistic missiles were also presented, including the latest models. Anti-US banners were also displayed since Tehran considers Washington one of its main geopolitical adversaries and direct military threat to the well-being of Iranian people. The Revolutionary Guard Corp – an elite and most capable unit of the Islamic Republican Army – demonstrated their prowess during the parade.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard members march as they carry flags with portraits of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right, and the late military commanders.

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, center, listens to the Revolutionary Guard Commander Gen. Hossein Salami, center left, as he reviews an annual military parade.

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An anti-US banner is carried on a truck.

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Sejjil missiles are carried on a truck during an annual military parade.

Sejjil are solid-fueled medium-ranged ballistic missiles.

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Iran's police cadets march during an annual military parade.

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, wearing a black turban in the center, listens to the Revolutionary Guard aerospace division commander Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

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Iran's Air Force Kaman-22 drone is carried on a truck during an annual military parade. Kaman 22 is believed to be capable of flying up to 3000 km with 300 kg of explosives on it.

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Wearing their traditional garments, Turkmen members of the Basij paramilitary force, affiliated to the Revolutionary Guard, march during an annual military parade.

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Iran's army cadets march during an annual military parade.

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A member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard flashes a victory sign.

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"Khaibar-buster" missiles are carried on a truck. The missiles were introduced in 2022 with a range of over 1400 km.

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Iranian-made drones of the Revolutionary Guard aerospace division are seen on a truck during an annual military parade.