President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Tuesday that Iran would "cut off the hand of any aggressor" as the Islamic republic's army put on a show of strength in their annual military parade.
"The enemies know that the Iranian army ranks among the most powerful armies in the world," Ahmadinejad said in his speech marking national armed forces day.
"The powerful army of the Islamic Republic of Iran is in the service of peace and security and is no threat to anyone. But in the face of enemies, it is like a meteorite," said Ahmadinejad.
"It will cut off the hand of any aggressor and leave the enemy covered in shame," he said at the start of the parade, held close to the mausoleum of Iran's revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
"The army must always be equipped and ready, and have mastered the latest technology, to respond to any aggression. We want peace, security and progress for all people, in particular the countries of the region and our neighbours."
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