On September 22, 2022, Channel 1 (Iran) aired footage from an Iranian military parade marking the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War. At the parade, cadets from the IRGC's military academy marched and chanted: "Death to America! We are the conquerors of Jerusalem, the destroyers of Haifa... Death to Israel! We are on our way to liberate Palestine." The parade's announcer praised the IRGC, and particularly the members of its Aerospace Force, including for being a "constant nightmare" for Zionism, and he said that the day is near when they will annihilate Israel. He also said: "We will trample America underfoot. [It] is the Great Satan [and] we will bring Satan to his knees." Later in the parade, various Iranian weapon systems were showcased, including the Khaybar Shekan ("Khaybar Crusher") ballistic missile, the Rezvan ballistic missile, the Ghadr H ballistic missile, the Emad ballistic missile, the Sejjil ballistic missile, the Ra'd-85 suicide drone, and the Arash suicide drone.
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IRGC Military Academy Cadets: "Each one of our roars spells death to the government of America. Death to America! We are the conquerors of Jerusalem, the destroyers of Haifa. Death to Israel!
"We are on our way to liberate Palestine, in a war with a heathen enemy. This is like the battles of Badr and Hunayn, we are the soldiers of Hussein [bin Ali]."
Parade announcer: "The zealous men of the IRGC Aerospace Force rely on faith, efforts, and Jihad in the field of science and technology. They proceed with full force on the path of Tehrani-Moghadam and Shafizadeh, and along with their zealous General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, they have become a constant nightmare for the plundering Zionism.
"The day is not far when, with the help of God, they will annihilate Israel.
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"Death to America! Death to America! Death to America! The heroes of the IRGC Aerospace Force are ready to demonstrate their strength, in front of your pure loving eyes, oh respected, dear, and proud people of Islamic Iran. We will trample America underfoot.
"America should know that it is the Great Satan, and that we will bring Satan to his knees.
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"The Kheybarshekan ['Khaybar Crusher'] missile system is displayed for the first time before your eyes.
"Missile type: Ballistic with solid propellant. Operational range: 1,450 kilometers. Warhead type: Intense explosive, with a supersonic detachable warhead. It has smart warhead maneuverability and navigation for its entire flight. You are now witnessing the Khaybar Shekan missile system, oh zealous and proud people of Islamic Iran.
"Now, you shall witness the Rezvan missile system, which is being unveiled for the first time before your eyes. Missile type: Single-stage liquid-propellant ballistic missile. Operational range: 1,400 kilometers. Warhead type: Detachable, intense explosive warhead. It can be launched from a variety of mobile and stationary launching pads, and has two-kinds of guidance systems for a massive blow and accurate strike. You are now seeing the Rezvan missile system.
"Now, the honorable Iranian people are seeing the Ghadr H missile system. Missile type: Single-stage liquid-propellant ballistic missile. Operational range: 1,600 kilometers. Warhead type: Detachable, intense explosive warhead.
"It can be launched from a variety of mobile and stationary launching pads. My dear companions, you are now seeing the Ghadr H missile system.
"Now, the Emad missile system will pass before your eyes. Missile type: Single-stage liquid-propellant ballistic missile. Operational range: 1,650 kilometers. Warhead type: detachable and highly maneuverable, enabling target homing. This warhead is guided until impact, and it can be maneuvered until the end of its flight.
"Now, the Sejjil missile system is passing before your eyes. Missile type: Two-stage solid-propellant ballistic missile. Operational range: 2,000 kilometers. Warhead type: Detachable and intense explosive warhead. It can be launched in a variety of terrain and atmospheric conditions.
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"This is the Ra'd-85 suicide drone, [operated by] the heroic Ground Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.
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"This is the multi-purpose Arash UAV. This is a suicide 'bird' with a significant range. It is used for distant targets, both moving and stationary. This is the longest-range suicide drone in the world, and it is held exclusively by our dear country, proud Iran."
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