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Amid US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s military has been severely weakened, Tehran showcased its powerful missile systems in a large military parade. Thousands of people gathered in the capital city this week to watch the parade. The event comes at a time when tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, even though a temporary ceasefire is currently in place.

Iran Shows Military Strength In Major Parade

Videos of the parade have surfaced online, with the display seen as a show of strength and Iran's military capabilities. According to reports, the parade featured long-range missiles, including what appeared to be the Qadr missile, moving through the streets near Revolution Square. As the vehicle carrying missiles moved, large crowds were seen cheering and waving national flags.

A footage, posted by a usernamed Iran Headlines, claimed that the missile displayed was an advanced Khorramshahr-4 (Khaibar) ballistic missile, with a 2,000 km range capability. The military display followed Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire extension between the two countries. He has repeatedly stated that Iran’s military strength has been destroyed. However, a recent US intelligence assessment presented by James Adams from the Defense Intelligence Agency contradicts Trump’s claims.

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Speaking before the House Armed Services Committee, Adams said Tehran still possesses thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones. According to multiple reports, even after weeks of airstrikes by the US and Israel, Iran has managed to retain a large part of its missile systems and drone capabilities.

FM Abbas Araghchi Praises Iranian Armed Forces

Earlier on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had praised the Iranian armed forces. In a message addressed to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Amir Hatami, Araghchi said that the Islamic Republic's current strength on the international stage is due to the efforts and great sacrifices of the armed forces. He added that the achievements made in protecting the country's interests, including diplomacy, are a result of those sacrifices.

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