Iranian soldiers parade in Tehran

Soldiers salute on the top the armored vehicles during the military parade marking the National Army Day in Tehran, Iran, on April 17, 2008. To mark the annual festival, Iranian military forces layed out their elite weapons including dozens of fighter jets, missiles and tanks. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other military officials reviewed the parade

A missile is displayed during the military parade marking the National Army Day in Tehran, Iran, on April 17, 2008. To mark the annual festival, Iranian military forces layed out their elite weapons including dozens of fighter jets, missiles and tanks. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other military officials reviewed the parade


Iranian soldiers parade in front of the platform during the military parade marking the country's National Army Day in Tehran, Iran, on April 17, 2008. To mark the annual festival, Iranian military forces layed out their elite weapons including dozens of fighter jets, missiles and tanks. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other military officials reviewed the parade.