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Iran's Foundation of Martyrs, Veterans Affairs has cultural, social identity

Monday, 20 September 2021 17:00

Tehran (IP) - Head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said that Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs has a cultural and social identity besides providing welfare facilities.

Iranpress: Iran’s cultural attaché in South Africa to hold Holy Defence virtual expo

Iran’s cultural attaché in South Africa to hold Holy Defence virtual expo

Sunday, 19 September 2021 14:36

Pretoria (IP): On the occasion of Holy Defense Week, the Iranian Cultural Center in Pretoria, South Africa is holding a virtual photo exhibition.

Iranpress: Iran honors war veterans of Holy Defense

Iran honors war veterans of Holy Defense

Monday, 28 September 2020 14:08

Tehran (IP) - The ceremony of honoring the commanders and officials who have narrated the oral history of the Holy Defense was held in the presence of the Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami.

Iranpress: Iran defense achievements, result of Holy Defense: Ghalibaf

Iran defense achievements, result of Holy Defense: Ghalibaf

Sunday, 27 September 2020 19:13

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran’s unique defense achievements that have been achieved today are the result of the experiences of 8 years of Holy Defense, Saddam regime's imposed war against Iran.

Iranpress: National Aerospace Park inaugurated, showcasing Iran defense achievements

National Aerospace Park inaugurated, showcasing Iran defense achievements

Sunday, 27 September 2020 15:51

Tehran (IP) - The inauguration of the Permanent Exhibition of Strategic Capabilities of the IRGC Air Force called "National Aerospace Park" was held on Sunday in Tehran.

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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