Iran showcased a new ballistic missile and the updated version of an attack drone at a military parade attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
President Masoud Pezeshkian and commander of the Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force Amir Ali Hajizadeh look on as Iran's new 'Jihad' missile is displayed on September 21, 2024. / Photo: AFP
The Shahed-136B drone is an upgraded version of the Shahed-136, with new features and an operational range of more than 4,000 kilometres , it added. "With unity and cohesion among Islamic countries... we can put in its place the bloodthirsty, genocidal usurper Israel, which shows no mercy to anyone, women or children, old or young."
Middle East tensions have soared since Israel's war on Gaza —drawing in Iranian allies around the region.
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