Holy Defense Day Parade

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and military commanders watch as military equipment passes by during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The S-300 missile system is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian drones are seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian drones are seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

An Iranian drone is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian missiles are seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The Jihad missile system is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and military commanders watch as military equipment passes by during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The Qasem Soleimani missile system is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

The Fattah missile system is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian missiles are seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian armed forces members attend the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and military commanders watch as military equipment passes by during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and military commanders watch as military equipment passes by during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian armed forces members march during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian armed forces members march during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian armed forces members march during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian armed forces members march during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivers a speech during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)