April 18 was named the National Army Day by Imam Khomeini

The National Army Day, which is celebrated annually on April 18, was named by the founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, in 1979.

Iran’s Armed Forces holding parades to mark start of Sacred Defense Week

Iranian Armed Forces hold military parades across the country and in the Persian Gulf waters to mark the Sacred Defense Week, which marks the anniversary of the 1980-88 Iraq-imposed war.

President Raeisi says armed forces to target 'center' of Israel if it acts against Iran

Leader says Iranian nation will never forget martyrs’ sacrifices during Iraq's imposed war

Iran marks National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements

Iran has marked its National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements, including home-grown air defense systems, inside selected military bases across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

International Quds Day marked by virtual rallies across world despite pandemic

The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, as it has been tradition since a historical decree by founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979, saw activists express their solidarity with the people of Palestine in unique ways after annual demonstrations were called off due to COVID-19 fears.

President Rouhani lauds army as 'guardian of Iran's life'

Iran on Friday paraded disinfection vehicles, mobile hospitals and other medical equipment as it marked its national Army Day, to underscore the military's role in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran celebrates Army Day with COVID-19 aid convoys

Iran has marked its annual National Army day by replacing usual parades with a COVID-19 aid march of military vehicles designed and packed with supplies to help assist the country’s battle with the coronavirus.