Publish Date: 23 September 2023 - 12:49

A massive maritime parade was held in the Persian Gulf on September 22, 2023, featuring vessels from the Navy Force and the popular Basij force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). The event was organized to commemorate Sacred Defense Week, an annual observance that marks the start of the Iraqi-imposed war against Iran from 1980-88. (IRNA video)

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