Iran opened a military training centre in Tehran on Saturday to prepare civilians to confront US and Israeli forces in the event of a ground attack, according to Middle East Eye.
The facility, located at Haft-e Tir Square, follows an earlier training camp at Imam Hussein Square. It represents Iran's effort to mobilize civilian defence in response to escalating regional tensions.
Ali Kowsari, deputy for training at the Basij organisation, said at a news conference that 1,000 battalions had been prepared for training. He stressed the importance of civil defence across society and said Iranians would stand united against any new attack if the enemy made "another miscalculation".
The timing follows what Middle East Eye describes as US-Israeli attacks on 28 February that triggered seven months of conflict. A truce on 8 April halted 40 days of war, though sporadic hostilities continued.
Footage from the centre showed army members conducting drills with camouflage-painted anti-aircraft equipment, crossing obstacle courses and using virtual reality headsets to train with weapons. The training activities indicate a combination of conventional military preparation and simulation-based instruction for civilians.
The centre's opening reflects Iran's stated aim to prepare citizens for potential ground operations. The Basij, Iran's paramilitary volunteer force, has played a central role in organizing these civilian training initiatives.