Overview

• Iran unveiled new ballistic missiles and upgraded long-range drones during its annual military parade in Tehran.
• The Shahed-136B drone now boasts an operational range of over 2,500 miles, nearly double that of its predecessor.
• The new Jihad missile, developed by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has a range of more than 600 miles and uses solid fuel.
• The parade coincided with heightened tensions following recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
• Western nations have imposed new sanctions on Iran, accusing it of supplying missiles and drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine, charges Iran denies.