Iran Trains Women for 'First Line of Defense' Amid US Tensions
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Iran is training women in combat skills at a new camp in Tehran, calling them a "first line of defense" against potential invasion. The "Life Sacrifice" campaign, launched in March, claims to have millions of volunteers, including women, though figures are unverified. The initiative aims to recruit citizens willing to defend the regime against perceived threats from Israel and the United States. Senior officials have reportedly joined the campaign, which includes public recruitment events across the country.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Iran is training women in combat skills at a new camp in Tehran as a "first line of defense."
- The training includes firearms, rope climbing, and zip-line drills for voluntary participants.
- The "Life Sacrifice" campaign aims to recruit citizens to defend the regime against Israel and the United States.
- Iranian authorities claim over 30 million people have joined the campaign nationwide, but figures are unverified.
- The initiative was launched amid heightened tensions and claims of threats to Iran's borders.
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