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Iranpress: Eight years of Sacred Defense, symbol of resistance, defense and authority of Iran

Eight years of Sacred Defense, symbol of resistance, defense and authority of Iran

Saturday, 26 September 2020 21:17

During the eight years of Iraqi Ba'athists' imposed war against Iran, the enemies supported the aggressor but failed to achieve their goals. the era of Sacred Defense, with characteristics such as solidarity, authority, and resistance has now become part of Iran's national identity and history.

Iranpress: Zarif: We stood tall against aggressor

Zarif: We stood tall against aggressor

Monday, 21 September 2020 19:49

Tehran (IP) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on the occasion of the ‘Holy Defense Week,’ referring to the dictator Saddam's aggression against Iran, and saying that the Iranians stood tall, with the world supporting the aggressor, even with chemical weapons.

Iranpress: Holy Defense Museum in Tehran, scenic attractions for tourists

Holy Defense Museum in Tehran, scenic attractions for tourists

Monday, 21 September 2020 16:49

Holy Defense Museum in Tehran focuses on the Iraqi imposed war against Iran in 1980, also known in Iran as the "Holy Defense". With a size of 21 hectares, the museum is an entire complex with a vast garden area, water features, a children's play area and lots of tanks, comprising scenic attractions for tourists. Iran-made artillery pieces are also on display across the grounds. 101/214

Iranpress: Sacred Defence, guarantees Iran security: Maj Gen Bagheri

Sacred Defence, guarantees Iran security: Maj Gen Bagheri

Monday, 21 September 2020 11:35

Tehran (IP) – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Bagheri stated that the Sacred Defence guarantees the security of the country.

Iranpress: Iran-Iraq war at a glance on occasion of Holy Defense Week

Iran-Iraq war at a glance on occasion of Holy Defense Week

Monday, 21 September 2020 09:23

The Holy Defense Week is an annual event held to commemorate eight years of resistance against the invading forces of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein who launched a war on Iran from September 22, 1980, to August 20, 1988. 214

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Iran's Leader will deliver a speech tomorrow, covered by Iran Press live

Sunday, 20 September 2020 15:58

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will deliver a speech via video link tomorrow morning at the beginning of the Holy Defense Week. This event will be covered by Iran Press, and it is accessible through satellite, website and social media.

Iranpress: Iran, self-sufficient in producing spare parts: Army Aviation commander

Iran, self-sufficient in producing spare parts: Army Aviation commander

Saturday, 19 September 2020 13:14

Tehran (IP) - "Today, the air force has reached a point where not only does it not need a country to produce parts for us, but we can also help friendly countries," the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation commander stated.

Iranpress: Demonstration of the courage of the Iranian commander in the war against terrorists

Demonstration of the courage of the Iranian commander in the war against terrorists

Tuesday, 15 September 2020 19:37

The museum of resistance of martyred General Qasem Solaimani was inaugurated in Agust, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the sacred defense. In this museum, pictures of martyred Soleimani and his bravery in the war against terrorists are exhibited. 207

Iranpress: 26,501 various programs held in holy defense week

26,501 various programs held in holy defense week

Tuesday, 15 September 2020 17:31

Tehran (IP) - Head of the Foundation for Preservation of Relics and Dissemination of the Values of the Sacred Defense Brigadier General Bahman Kargar expressed that 26,501 different programs have been scheduled to honor this week.

Iranpress: Enemies should refrain from testing willpower, strength of army, IRGC

Enemies should refrain from testing willpower, strength of army, IRGC

Wednesday, 09 September 2020 12:23

Tehran (IP) - Commander of the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya says enemies should refrain from testing the willpower and strength of Iran's army and IRGC.

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