Guns, ropes and zip lines: Iran trains women for ‘first line of defense’
According to Ynet, Iranian state media released footage from a training camp at Tehran’s Azadi Square showing female volunteers undergoing combat training, including firearms practice, rope climbing, and zip-lining. Iranian authorities state these women are part of the 'Life Sacrifice' campaign, an initiative aimed at defending the regime against Israel and the United States. The campaign, launched in March during 'Operation Roaring Lion,' claims to have recruited millions of volunteers nationwide, though these figures remain unverified by independent sources. Reports indicate that several senior officials have joined the initiative, which the regime presents as a 'first line of defense' against potential ground invasions.