Iranian opposition channels reported early Sunday that the Iranian army conducted firing training and weapons instruction for children in Izadi Square in central Tehran. The report, cited by analyst Chananel Aviv, has not been independently verified.
Iranian opposition channels reported early Sunday that the Iranian army conducted firing training and weapons instruction for children in Izadi Square in central Tehran. The report, cited by analyst Chananel Aviv, has not been independently verified.
Izadi Square has been a recurring site for Iranian military displays in recent days. On July 25, The Zioneer reported Aviv's account that the Iranian intelligence unit Mash"am had deployed ballistic missiles and suicide drones in the same square. The new report, also from Aviv, describes a different type of activity—training sessions for children.
The training of minors in weapons use, if confirmed, would represent a significant step in the regime's efforts to militarize civilian spaces and mobilize the population amid ongoing tensions. It remains unclear whether the event was an isolated demonstration or part of a broader program.
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