Iran has inaugurated a new military training center for women in the capital, Tehran. This development comes at a time when Iranian authorities are concerned about potential new attacks from the United States and Israel, and amid reports that diplomatic mediation efforts have reached a stalemate.
At the center, which opened on Tuesday, female volunteers are receiving training to handle various military and emergency scenarios.
In the released footage, dozens of female volunteers—referred to as ‘Jan-e-Fida’ (those who sacrifice their lives)—can be seen rappelling down walls using ropes and practicing on zip lines. Some of the women are also shown participating in training exercises while carrying weapons.
According to Iranian officials, the centers offer courses covering civil defense, air defense, and relief and rescue operations.
Iran has previously established three similar training centers for both men and women.
Officials state that the initiative aims to train one million volunteers.
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