00:19Iranian state television is broadcasting dramatic new footage showing young girls
00:24learning how to assemble and disassemble AK-47 rifles as tensions between Iran and the United
00:31States continue to rise. The videos, aired on channels linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary
00:38Guard Corps, show civilians receiving weapons training as part of what officials describe
00:43as a national preparedness campaign. Instructors are seen teaching basic rifle handling, combat
00:49readiness, and survival techniques. But the involvement of girls and teenagers has triggered
00:55major international attention. Clips circulating online show female Basij volunteers wearing
01:01military-style uniforms, carrying AK-47s, and participating in combat drills and public rallies.
01:09Some footage even shows young women firing rifles during training exercises. The Basij is a volunteer
01:16paramilitary force controlled by the IRGC, and has long been used by the Iranian regime for
01:23internal security, ideological mobilization, and wartime support. In recent weeks, Iran has increased
01:31these public displays, as fears of a wider regional conflict continue to grow. Iranian state media
01:38presents the training as patriotic and defensive, saying civilians must be prepared to defend the
01:44country against foreign threats. Supporters call it a symbol of national resistance and unity.
01:51However, critics argue the broadcasts are dangerous propaganda, designed to militarize society and
01:58normalize the involvement of children and teenagers in conflict-related activities. Human rights organizations
02:04have also raised concerns over reports of minors being recruited into homeland defense programs linked to
02:11the Basij. The timing of these broadcasts is significant. Regional tensions in 2026 have escalated sharply,
02:20with growing fears of direct confrontation involving Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf nations.
02:27Iranian media has responded with constant messaging focused on sacrifice, resistance, and readiness for war.
02:34State television has not only aired AK-47 tutorials, but also segments showing civilians training with
02:42heavier weapons and preparing for possible urban warfare scenarios. For many observers, the scenes are
02:49reminiscent of the Iran-Iraq war, when thousands of young Dasij volunteers were mobilized by the Iranian regime.
02:56Now, similar imagery is once again appearing across Iranian media, spreading rapidly across social
03:03platforms like X, Instagram, and YouTube. Whether this is genuine military preparation or psychological
03:10messaging aimed at Iran's rivals, the broadcasts send a clear signal. Tehran wants to project readiness for a
03:18prolonged confrontation if tensions continue to escalate.
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