Iran stages nationwide parades to mark national Army Day

Iran staged military parades on Friday to mark its annual Army Day celebrations, showcasing a wide array of its latest domestically built drones, missiles, tanks, and other hardware.

The events coincided with the eve of the second round of nuclear talks between Iran and the US, which will be held in Rome on Saturday. Domestically developed drones were also shown in the parade. In addition to the capital, military parades were also staged in other major cities.