Iran's Armed Forces hold a major military parade to mark the 31st anniversary of eight years of defense against Iraq's invasion of Iran under executed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Press TV reports.
The ceremony opening the 'Sacred Defense Week' started on Thursday morning at the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in southern Tehran, a Press TV correspondent reported.
Major divisions from the country's Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Basij voluntary force have taken part in the event.
Iran's latest achievements in defense and military hardware, including Shahab missiles, Zolfaqar tanks, Shahin drones and electronic warfare equipment are also showcased during the ceremony.
Simultaneous parades are also held in other cities nationwide.
Armed Forces Joint Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi delivered a speech at the ceremony.
Among other high-ranking Iranian military officials present at the ceremony are Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi and Iranian Army Commander Major Ataollah Salehi.
Iraq's executed dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Iran on September 22, 1980 in a war that dragged on for eight years.
The Sacred Defense Week commemorates the braveries of Iranian soldiers who fought in the 1980-1988 Iraqi-imposed war and defended their country from enemy aggressions.
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