Iran National Army Day parade – in pictures

  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaking during celebrations marking the annual National Army Day in Tehran. EPA
    Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaking during celebrations marking the annual National Army Day in Tehran. EPA
  • Iranian armed forces personnel march during the ceremony. Wana (West Asia News Agency)
    Iranian armed forces personnel march during the ceremony. Wana (West Asia News Agency)
  • Mr Raisi made a televised speech as talks stalled in Vienna over a deal to rein in Iran’s nuclear capabilities, which Tehran says are for energy and medical purposes. Reuters
    Mr Raisi made a televised speech as talks stalled in Vienna over a deal to rein in Iran’s nuclear capabilities, which Tehran says are for energy and medical purposes. Reuters
  • Israel says it will not be bound by any Iran nuclear deal and could eventually take unilateral action against Iranian nuclear sites. Reuters
    Israel says it will not be bound by any Iran nuclear deal and could eventually take unilateral action against Iranian nuclear sites. Reuters
  • Mr Raisi said Iran watches any move by Israel closely. Tehran supports anti-Israeli extremist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. AFP
    Mr Raisi said Iran watches any move by Israel closely. Tehran supports anti-Israeli extremist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. AFP
  • Iran's military had managed to improve its capabilities, despite years of sanctions imposed on the country over its nuclear programme, Mr Raisi said. Reuters
    Iran's military had managed to improve its capabilities, despite years of sanctions imposed on the country over its nuclear programme, Mr Raisi said. Reuters
  • Missiles on display at the military parade. AFP
    Missiles on display at the military parade. AFP
  • Iran's combat drone the Kaman-22 was on display in Tehran. AFP
    Iran's combat drone the Kaman-22 was on display in Tehran. AFP
  • Iranian fighter jets fly over the parade. AFP
    Iranian fighter jets fly over the parade. AFP
  • Despite Tehran agreeing to reduce its nuclear stockpile in return for sanctions being eased, the 2015 deal has collapsed and Iran has expanded its nuclear work. Reuters
    Despite Tehran agreeing to reduce its nuclear stockpile in return for sanctions being eased, the 2015 deal has collapsed and Iran has expanded its nuclear work. Reuters