Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, Iranian authorities decided to cancel the traditional military parade on the occasion of Army Day.
This was announced by President Hassan Rouhani at a government meeting.
"The parade of the armed forces of Iran - air and ground forces - held every year on 29th of Farwardine (this year on April 17). This year (holding a parade) is impossible due to the situation in healthcare,” the Iranian leader noted in particular.
In Iran, according to recent data, 74,877 cases of the COVID-19 infection were detected, 4,683 people died. To combat the coronavirus, armed forces are involved and mobilized. They take part in the production of antiseptics and the disinfection of cities.
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