Civilian Firearms Training
Iranian women begin civilian firearms training in Tehran amid rising regional conflict fears.
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The Sunday session was described as the first military training course designed specifically for women and was held as part of Iran’s Jan Fada, or “sacrificing life,” campaign, which has called on Iranians to sacrifice themselves.
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In addition to firearms and first aid, participants were taught to handle assault rifles and ride zip lines; the report said scores of women attended wearing chadors.
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Iran said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless the United States met its demands, linking the military standoff to a key global oil shipping route.
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One participant, 45-year-old Raheleh Ghadiri, said learning to defend her family and neighbourhood in wartime would help ease her fears.
Iran launched its first military training course designed specifically for women in Tehran, with participants learning firearms handling and first aid as tensions with the US and Israel escalate. The Chronicle reported that scores of women attended the Sunday session wearing traditional chadors, part of Iran's Jan Fada campaign calling on citizens to prepare for potential conflict.
The civilian training comes as President Trump signals Washington may soon take new military action, and Iranian officials warn of a forceful response to any attack. Iran's foreign minister has called for negotiations, even as the country threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global shipping route—unless US demands are met.
Women Learn Combat Skills Amid War Fears
Participants received instruction in handling assault rifles, first aid, and tactical skills including zip line training. Cairns Post reported that the course aimed to prepare women to defend their families and communities if conflict reaches Iranian soil. One attendee, 45-year-old Raheleh Ghadiri, said the training eased her fears about protecting her neighborhood during wartime.
Jan Fada Campaign Mobilizes Civilian Defenses
The training is part of Iran's Jan Fada, or "sacrificing life," campaign—a nationwide push calling on ordinary Iranians to prepare for potential military action. News.com.au reported that the campaign aims to boost civilian readiness across the country. The government is framing civilian training as essential preparation for a possible ground offensive.
Oil Routes and Diplomatic Standoff Deepen
Iran has threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed—one of the world's most important oil shipping chokepoints—unless the United States meets its demands. Herald Sun noted that Iran is linking the military standoff directly to global energy supplies. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister insists the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and has called for diplomatic negotiations.
Trump Administration Signals Next Phase of Conflict
President Trump has warned that Washington may decide on new military steps in coming days, raising tensions further. Daily Telegraph reported that Iranian officials have threatened a forceful response to any American or Israeli attack. The competing threats suggest the conflict remains fluid, with both sides preparing for escalation while diplomatic channels remain open.
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