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Iran Showcases Military Power Ahead of Key Nuclear Talks with U.S.

Nationwide Army Day parades highlight advanced weaponry as Tehran signals strength before indirect negotiations in Rome.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center, reviews army's hardware as he is accompanied by armed forces commanders during the army parade commemorating National Army Day in front of the shrine of the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 18, 2025.
Soldiers march in Tehran during the annual Army Day parade
Paratroopers also took part, flying the Iranian national flag

Overview

  • Iran held nationwide Army Day parades on April 18, displaying domestically built drones, missiles, tanks, and Russian-made S-300 air defense systems.
  • President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the military as a 'strong fortress' essential for regional influence and stability.
  • The parades occurred on the eve of the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S., mediated by Oman in Rome.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's seriousness in the talks, stating future steps will depend on the U.S.'s approach.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness to diplomacy but reiterated the possibility of military action if no agreement is reached.