The Iranian capital, Tehran, is witnessing a public and military mobilization amid ongoing tensions linked to US threats and rising fears of a resumption of military confrontation. While state-backed nightly rallies expand, weapons have begun appearing on the streets and on state television screens, reflecting an atmosphere of anticipation and anxiety.
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"Death to America" Rallies
The US network CNN reported that thousands of Iranians routinely take to the streets every evening to participate in state-sponsored rallies aimed at rallying support against the United States, coinciding with escalating fears of imminent US-Israeli strikes.
As night falls over Tehran and the snow-capped Alborz mountain peaks disappear into the darkness, chants of "Death to America" echo around Tajrish Square, while participants gather amidst Iranian flags and continuous chanting.
In the same area, street vendors sell tea and souvenirs, including national hats and badges, to the crowds taking part in nightly rallies that have been held across the country for nearly three months.
Mutual Threats
Trump wrote on his social platform Truth Social that time is running out for Iran and that "it must move quickly, or else nothing will be left of it," driving up tensions as peace talks remain stalled.
With mounting rumors and fears of US-Israeli strikes, a sense of inevitability is growing among many Iranians regarding the return of a military confrontation at any moment.
Nightly rallies continue across Iran on a daily basis, while signs of domestic preparations to face any potential escalation in the coming period multiply.
Weapon Booths
Recent days have seen the appearance of public booths for firearm instruction, a move that reflects the Iranian authorities' readiness to prepare civilians for further potential conflict.
At one booth in Vanak Square, a woman wearing a black chador was seen receiving a lesson on how to use an AK-47 assault rifle, while a masked man in military uniform explained how to disassemble and reassemble the weapon.
Just a few meters away, a young girl held an unloaded Kalashnikov rifle, pointing it into the air before pulling the trigger and handing it back to her instructor, who smiled at her.
Media Armament Messaging
Public calls to take up arms have also transitioned to state television screens, where a number of presenters have appeared waving assault rifles during live broadcasts.
Presenter Hossein Hosseini, working for the state-run Ofogh channel, fired his rifle inside the studio live on air after receiving a lesson from a masked member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In a separate appearance, Channel 3 presenter Mobina Nassiri addressed viewers while holding an assault rifle with both hands, stating that she received the weapon from Vanak Square to learn how to use it like other citizens.
