haarlemsdagbladApr 2, 2026, 13:21

Iran: More than 7 million people sign up to defend country

More than 7 million Iranian citizens have registered as volunteers to defend their country against a potential U.S. invasion, according to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. This surge follows a government recruitment campaign, with state media reporting a significant increase from 5 million volunteers earlier in the week. Iran is currently mobilizing its population of 90 million as regional tensions continue to rise.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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