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Israel Online · Sep 18, 2026

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Iran Moves to Form 1,000 Volunteer Defense Battalions Iran is moving ahead with plans to organize 1,000 battalions under its nationwide “Janfada” mobilization campaign. Campaign officials claim more than 31 million people have registered for the initiative. The volunteer formations are expected to receive training for defense and security roles, while Iranian officials say more advanced training will cover ground, air and naval fields. The registration figures are Iranian government claims and have not been independently verified.

*Iran Moves to Form 1,000 Volunteer Defense Battalions* Iran is moving ahead with plans to organize 1,000 battalions under its nationwide “Janfada” mobilization campaign. Campaign officials claim more than 31 million people have registered for the initiative. The volunteer formations are expected to receive training for defense and security roles, while Iranian officials say more advanced training will cover ground, air and naval fields. The registration figures are Iranian government claims and have not been independently verified.

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