Iran Forms Armed Women’s Battalion in Tehran Amid Fears of Renewed Confrontation

Iranian sources report that the first official armed women’s battalion has been established in Tehran under the Basij, a state-linked paramilitary force.

The formation is part of a programme to train civilian volunteers and recruit women as authorities seek to strengthen military readiness in the capital.

According to the sources, the initiative is intended to bolster Tehran’s defence against any potential external escalation. Weapons training for women is a component of that effort.

The reported move places female volunteers in an organised armed unit within the Basij. The available account did not specify the battalion’s size, when it was formed or the scope of its training.

The sources described the programme as preparation for a possible confrontation, without identifying a specific external threat or a timetable for deployment.