Iranian women are being put through military training in Tehran, with volunteers learning how to handle weapons and carry out basic military tasks as part of a wider national mobilisation drive. Footage released on Sunday shows women attending lectures, taking part in practical exercises and receiving instructions from soldiers at the Janfada training centre. Some are seen handling weapons under supervision. "The most important deterrent factor for a nation is the level of readiness of that nation in facing the enemy, and the most important component for peace is the power of its people," trainer Masoud Zare said. The volunteers said they had joined to prepare for emergencies and contribute to the country's defence