Iran mobilises volunteers as war pressure grows
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 19, 2026, 18:20 IST | Updated: Sep 19, 2026, 18:20 IST
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran on Friday in a government-organised show of defiance amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel. Volunteers pledged readiness to defend Iran and receive military training, while the rally also featured weapons, drones and anti-aircraft systems.
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