Politics Iran presents new kamikaze drone at military parade

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21.9.2024 - 09:19

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reviews the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the start of the war against Iran by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein 44 years ago in front of the shrine of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini near Tehran. Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reviews the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the start of the war against Iran by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein 44 years ago in front of the shrine of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini near Tehran. Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP
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Iran has presented the latest version of its kamikaze drones at a military parade in Tehran. According to state broadcaster IRIB, the "Shahed 136-B" has a range of 4,000 kilometers and is said to be one of the most advanced drones in the world.

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According to Iran, it has made great progress in the production of drones in recent years. They are also said to play a central role for the Russian aggressor in the Ukraine war. However, Tehran categorically denies this.

According to the Foreign Ministry, Iran is cooperating militarily with Moscow, but this is not connected to the war in Ukraine. Tehran also claims to have always advocated a quick end to the war in Ukraine and to have supported diplomatic negotiations.