Iranian women are undergoing military training in Tehran, including handling firearms and navigating obstacle courses, as the country’s military expands self-defence training for ordinary citizens amid its continuing conflict with the United States.
The training is taking place at a military training centre at Azadi Square in the Iranian capital, where female volunteers have been photographed participating in various combat-related exercises.
According to a photo report published by Reuters on Tuesday, Iran’s military opened the facility to provide self-defence training for women.
Women receive firearms and physical training
Photographs from the training centre show Iranian women participating in exercises involving firearms, while others practise using ziplines and undertaking physical training activities.
Some of the images also show female military instructors supervising participants, alongside members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The exercises appear designed to familiarise participants with basic military activities and improve their ability to respond to potential security threats.
Training comes amid US-Iran conflict
The development comes as the conflict between Iran and the United States continues, with heightened security concerns shaping activities within the country.
The decision to open a military training centre for ordinary citizens highlights Iran’s efforts to expand civilian access to self-defence training during the ongoing confrontation.
