Iran Rallies Defy War US

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1. 18 Sep

   Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Tehran on Friday in a massive government-organized display of defiance as they pledged their readiness to take up arms in the largest demonstration since the war began in February.

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• 20 Sep What’s behind Iranian authorities’ push for a mass mobilisation campaign?Iranian authorities are promoting a mass mobilization campaign called Janfada, which aims to train and arm civilian volunteers as part of state security under the Basij militia. Banners displaying military equipment encourage citizens to learn how to use them. The IRGC claims over 600,000 people have registered since March, with projections for one million more; however, independent verification suggests far fewer…Al Jazeera
• 19 Sep Contrast in Tehran as unveiled women race marathon alongside regime military displayOn Friday in Tehran, two contrasting scenes unfolded simultaneously: unveiled women participated in a city marathon at Velayat Park, while state forces held a military parade near central Tehran with an estimated 300,000 supporters. The marathon featured female runners competing without headscarves and wearing athletic gear, despite the event facing legal challenges from authorities for not adhering to religious…Euronews
• 19 Sep Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in TehranIran recently demonstrated its military capabilities in Tehran with a large-scale parade involving armed women, anti-aircraft weapons, and Shaheed drones. The event coincided with a mass march by hundreds of thousands of people who vowed to support the country's defense efforts as part of an ongoing national mobilization campaign.Al Jazeera
• 19 Sep Iranian women defy law and run Tehran race without hijabIn Tehran, hundreds of women participated in a race without wearing hijabs, openly defying Iran's dress code laws. This event occurred alongside parallel demonstrations by other protesters who supported the government while wearing full Islamic attire. The race is seen as one of the most significant acts of defiance since the 2022 protests centered around slogans like "women, life, freedom.".Al Jazeera
• 18 Sep Tehran rallies hundreds of thousands of civilians to ‘sacrifice their lives for Iran’: ‘We have no fear’On Friday, hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in a government-organized rally in Tehran, aimed at recruiting civilians for military training to defend against perceived threats from the United States and Israel. The event drew more than 300,000 attendees according to state media, with estimates ranging up to one million potential participants by organizers. Attendees received basic military training and…New York Post
• 18 Sep Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war beganIranians participated in a large government-organized rally in Tehran on Friday with an estimated 313,000 people present, according to official reports. The event featured the launch of a new volunteer force trained for limited military and emergency response roles to support Iran’s security apparatus. Rally attendees marched through downtown Tehran wearing combat uniforms, carrying flags and weapons, while Iranian…Al Jazeera
• 18 Sep Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organised rally since the war beganOn September 18, 2026, hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in a government-organized rally in Tehran, marking the largest such demonstration since the war began earlier that year. Estimates suggest over 300,000 people attended, with plans for more than 600,000 to receive military training and an additional million expected to join soon. The event aimed to bolster national unity and readiness against…The Hindu
• 18 Sep 300,000 Iranians attend biggest pro-regime rally since war began as Tehran recruits new ‘volunteer’ forcesOn Friday, over 300,000 Iranians participated in a large pro-government rally in Tehran, organized by the Iranian regime as part of their effort to demonstrate national unity amid economic sanctions and a US naval blockade. The government launched a recruitment drive for new "volunteer" forces called “Janfaday-e Iran,” which aims to train civilians to support military efforts; state media reported over 600,000…The Independent
• 18 Sep Iran stages massive Tehran rally as volunteers pledge to take up arms, in photosIn Tehran, Iran, hundreds of thousands participated in a government-organized rally featuring volunteers dressed in combat gear and displays of military equipment. The event took place after months of ongoing conflict and included crowds waving national flags.Toronto Star
• 18 Sep Iranians rally by the hundreds of thousands in biggest show of defiance since war beganOn Friday, hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in a large rally organized by the government in Tehran, marking the biggest show of national unity since attacks by the United States and Israel began in February. State media reported over 600,000 people had registered to receive military training, with more than 1 million expected to join similar events across cities soon. The event featured chants against…Sydney Morning Herald

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