Iran has begun training female supporters of the Islamic Republic to operate shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, drones and firearms as Tehran expands a civilian military mobilization campaign amid its continuing confrontation with Israel and the United States, The Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday.

Iranian state media released images showing women training with the Misagh shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile system, designed to target low-flying aircraft and drones. Participants were also shown handling firearms and receiving drone training.

The exercises are part of what Iranian authorities call the “Janfada,” or self-sacrifice, campaign. Training reportedly includes urban warfare, shooting, first aid, crisis management, wilderness survival, rappelling and the operation of first-person-view drones.

Women are exempt from compulsory military service in Iran and face significant restrictions on formal military careers. Iran’s Basij paramilitary organization, however, is permitted to provide voluntary military training to women.

The unusual mobilization comes as the Iranian regime continues preparing its population and security forces for the possibility of further large-scale fighting with Israel and the United States.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)