Iran inaugurates new all-women military training facility in Tehran

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Iranian authorities inaugurated a new military training facility in Tehran's Azadi Square exclusively for women. Dozens of volunteers belonging to the 'Janfada' group—individuals who have declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives for the country—participated in tactical drills. The training program included handling assault rifles, rappelling, and ziplining, all supervised by instructors associated with the Basij paramilitary organization, which operates under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

This training camp is the fourth of its kind and is part of a broader national campaign that began in March 2026. The government initiative aims to provide military, logistical, and emergency assistance training to citizens, with an ultimate goal of recruiting and training one million volunteers. The program focuses on urban warfare and self-defense skills to prepare the population for potential foreign military intervention, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United States.

The exercises are presented as a strategic preparation for national defense in the event that diplomatic efforts to resolve current hostilities fail. The authorities continue to implement this training across the country, aiming to expand the volunteer base significantly in the coming months.