Monday, 18 April 2016 - 9:45
Iran has displayed parts of its new Russian-made air defence system during its Army Day celebrations.
Pictures released by the semi-official ISNA news agency showed S-300 missile tubes and radar equipment during a military parade in southern Tehran.
Iran insists the system is necessary to defend itself, but the US and Israel have criticized the sale.
The controversial contract got the go-ahead after last year's deal to lift international sanctions on Iran.
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