Iran Establishes New Female Combat Training Camp Amid Tensions
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Iran has opened a new combat training camp for women in Tehran, presented as the "first line of defense" against potential ground invasions. Footage shows women training in shooting and other combat skills as part of the "Life Sacrifice" campaign, which the regime claims is voluntary. The campaign, launched in March, aims to recruit citizens to defend the country against perceived threats from Israel and the US, with Iranian media reporting millions of volunteers nationwide.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran opened a new combat training camp for women in Tehran, dubbed the "first line of defense."
- Women are shown training in shooting, rope climbing, and zip-lining in footage released by PRESSTV.
- The training is part of the "Life Sacrifice" campaign, which the regime claims is a voluntary effort.
- The campaign was launched in March amid Iranian claims of threats from Israel and the US.
- Iranian media reports millions of volunteers nationwide, though actual numbers and roles are unclear.
Iran has opened a new training camp in Tehran for women, intended to serve as the "first line of defense" in the event of a ground operation within the country. Footage released by the regime-affiliated PRESSTV shows women undergoing combat training, including shooting, rope climbing, and zip-lining. These women have reportedly joined the "Life Sacrifice" campaign, which the Iranian regime claims is a voluntary effort to recruit citizens willing to "defend the regime against Israel and the US."
The campaign was launched in March during Operation "Lion's Roar," when Iranian media alleged that Israel and the US were threatening Iran's borders, prompting a call for citizens to serve their country. To encourage participation, mass events were held across Iran for new volunteers. PRESSTV reported on September 18th that a "popular drill" involved volunteers, with claims of approximately 313,000 participants in Tehran alone and over 30 million nationwide.
However, the extent of actual enlistment and the volunteers' roles beyond propaganda remain unclear. The regime aims to present women in the field to create an illusion of equality and garner public support for its forces. The campaign intends to train individuals showing a genuine willingness to defend Iran for combat roles, though the specifics of this training are not detailed.
PRESSTV reported that the women volunteers are undergoing organized training programs, with a correspondent stating that "self-sacrifice" is more than a slogan but a serious movement initiated by Iranian citizens. The campaign gained traction amid reports of a potential ground invasion by Israeli or American forces, leading to calls for citizens to defend borders and symbols of the government. Initial recruitment efforts claimed hundreds of thousands of volunteers, including high-ranking officials such as the Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Head of the Judiciary Gholam Hossein Ejei, Police Commander Ahmad Reza Radan, and senior official Mohammad Mokhber.
Further events included a rally in Hamadan on October 8th, where participants displayed weapons and children in uniform, and activists rappelled with images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. On September 25th, Iran claimed approximately 40,000 pro-regime motorcyclists had enlisted.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Coverage from Ynet
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
