Iraqi soldiers ride Saddam Hussein-era tanks that have been restored by the Iraqi military, during a parade in Latifiya, 40 km (25 miles) south of Baghdad, May 11, 2009. The tanks were abandoned when Saddam was ousted during the war. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 33 months ago

Iraqi soldiers ride Saddam Hussein-era tanks that have been restored by the Iraqi military, during a parade in Latifiya, 40 km (25 miles) south of Baghdad, May 11, 2009. The tanks were abandoned when Saddam was ousted during the war.

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