Amid heightened military tensions with the United States, Iran has launched a specialized combat training camp for women at Tehran’s historic Azadi Square. According to a report by Live Hindustan, citing international outlets Al Jazeera and the Associated Press, the program began on November 10, 2026, as part of a nationwide civilian readiness drive against a potential US ground assault.
Commando Drills and Battlefield Support at Azadi Square
Visuals from the Tehran camp show women dressed in hijabs and niqabs—including young recruits as well as mothers accompanied by young children—undergoing intensive tactical exercises. Alongside handling assault rifles and target shooting, participants are practicing obstacle wall climbing, rappelling, and rooftop ziplining.
Iranian military officials noted that the training goes beyond frontline guerrilla combat. Women are also being trained in emergency relief, first aid, and battlefield logistics to support troops during crises. The initiative builds on Iran’s broader “Janfada” mobilization campaign, following mass rallies earlier this year where thousands pledged to defend the nation against US and Israeli threats.
Diplomatic Deadlock: Trump Hints at Progress, Iran Denies Talks
The military drills come alongside conflicting messages over diplomatic negotiations. Following a White House meeting on Monday with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, US President Donald Trump suggested that major military action was effectively winding down and that Qatar-mediated talks with Tehran were showing positive signs. However, Trump also noted on Truth Social that regional allies—including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait—continue supporting sanctions, naval blockades, and “Operation Iron Gate” to restrict Iranian supply lines.
On Tuesday, senior Iranian security official and Supreme National Security Council Secretary General Mohsen Rezaei dismissed Trump’s remarks as “fake news,” stating on X that zero negotiations are currently taking place.
Tehran’s Conditions for Ending Hostilities
Rezaei insisted that Washington must accept Iran’s previously proposed framework before talks can begin. Tehran’s core conditions include:
- A complete regional ceasefire extending across the Middle East, including Lebanon.
- An immediate end to US naval blockades on Iranian ports and shipping routes.
- Lifting economic sanctions to restore Iran’s oil trade and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
- A gradual drawdown of US military forces in West Asia and formal guarantees against future attacks.
(Note: While war reparations were initially raised, Tehran later dropped that demand.)
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