Iraqi Military Parade

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. Social media activists posted images of tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, soldiers, police officers, and PMF members in Saadoun Street. The photos spiked a rumor of military coup. Military and security advisor and expert Lt. Diyaa al-Wakil said that it is only normal for such rumors to spread since there were no prior announcements about the training. According to Wakil, the parade was supposed to happen on July 14 to mark the anniversary of Iraq’s 1958 overthrow of a Hashemite monarchy and the declaration of Iraq as a republic. Advisor Wakil explained that such practices should occur in military bases or in a less crowded street like Saadoun for the security of units partaking in the parade. He added that this only aggravated the struggles of the Iraqi citizen. He believes that authorities behind this wanted to send political and military messages to ISIS parading its force. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)
Iraqi Military Parade
   
  Military Woman Gallery

Must See Places

Google Ads Privacy