A Nov. 11 Al Jazeera report said Iran had opened its first military training camp exclusively for women amid concern over possible renewed U.S. attacks.
At Tehran’s Azadi Square, dozens of women identified as “Janfadayan” took part in military exercises. Al Jazeera described the volunteers as prepared to sacrifice their lives for Iran.
Separately, Iran International reported earlier plans for a broad training network under the Janfada campaign. Ali Kowsari, the Basij’s deputy for training, outlined the proposal at an Oct. 3 news conference, including at least 14 sites in Tehran squares and one to three in each provincial capital, according to the outlet. EconoTimes previously covered the proposed network of Basij training bases.
Kowsari also said 1,000 battalions were ready for training, with permission granted to form another 1,000 to 2,000, Iran International reported.
