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Iranian Women Take Up Missiles as Tehran Prepares Jan Fada Brigade for US Ground Invasion
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News18•08-10-2026, 22:28
Iranian Women Take Up Missiles as Tehran Prepares Jan Fada Brigade for US Ground Invasion
- •Iran has launched the Jan Fada campaign, training women to operate shoulder-mounted Misagh missiles, assault rifles, and FPV drones to counter potential US ground invasions.
- •State media reported that over 500,000 women registered for the National Resistance battalions within 100 minutes, highlighting a massive push for civilian military integration.
- •Military experts suggest this sudden shift stems from a severe shortage of regular troops and casualties among IRGC personnel following US and Israeli strikes.
- •Reports indicate Iran is also facing allegations of recruiting children aged 12 and above for security duties at checkpoints amid escalating security concerns.
- •The strategy aims to prepare cities for intense urban warfare, ensuring American troops face armed resistance in every street and neighborhood.
Key Questions Answered
The Jan Fada campaign is a self-sacrifice military training initiative where Iranian women are taught to operate shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles, assault rifles, and drones.
Iran is training women and children due to a severe shortage of regular soldiers caused by casualties from US and Israeli strikes, and out of fear of a US ground invasion.
Iranian women are being trained to operate the Misagh missile system, which is a shoulder-launched surface-to-air weapon used to target low-flying aircraft and drones.
