Always around the anniversary of the Iraqi aggression in 1980 in Iran the "Week of Holy Defence" takes place. Highlight of the event is a parade in Tehran which this time took place on September 22. About two hours soldiers from all branches of both Iranian military and Revolutionary Guards (Pasdaran) passed in front of president Ahmadinejad and other members of political and religious leadership. Large marching blocks were followed by a wide range of vehicles including motorbikes, cars, tanks, armoured personnel carries, self-propelled guns and even missile launchers. All heavy vehicles did not drive themselves but were presented loaded on trailers. While the ground forces showed a broad variety of equipment Air Force and Navy took part with smaller weapon systems like missiles and bombs only. However, various helicopters supporting the event and dropping parajumpers circled over the scene making the parade an interesting place for the aviation enthusiast.
In and around Tehran ...
