Iran Seeks Volunteers as Trump Threatens Kharg Island Strike
Iran Seeks Volunteers as Trump Threatens Kharg Island Strike
Iran launches a volunteer recruitment amid rising US-Iran tensions, as Trump warns of strikes on Kharg Island and key oil facilities.
A text-message campaign urging Iranians to volunteer to defend the country against a possible US ground operation has begun circulating, with messages describing the initiative as a 'national campaign for those willing to sacrifice their lives' and inviting citizens to register to 'defend the country's territory.' It remains unclear whether the campaign is officially run by the Iranian government or by affiliated organisations. In the past, similar mobilization drives have been linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the powerful paramilitary force that often coordinates pro-government mobilization efforts. The latest messages come amid heightened fears in the Middle East that the conflict could escalate further if the United States launches a ground operation. Calls for volunteers have historically been used by Iranian authorities and allied groups to rally civilian support during periods of external threat. Such messaging campaigns often aim to boost public morale, recruit volunteers for auxiliary roles, or demonstrate domestic readiness to resist foreign military intervention.
