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Iran opens military centre to train citizens in 1,000 battalions
Original: Iran opens military centre for citizens, 'training 1,000 battalions'
Iran has opened a new military centre aimed at training ordinary citizens, with officials announcing plans to form and train 1,000 battalions of volunteers. The move appears to formalise civilian participation in defence preparations. The announcement has drawn attention amid ongoing regional tensions, with observers weighing whether it signals a broader mobilisation effort or a domestic signalling exercise by Iranian authorities.
Why now: It comes amid heightened regional tensions and scrutiny of Iran's military posture.
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- Iran opens military centre for citizens, 'training 1,000 battalions' · Middle East Eye
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