Iran offers public gun training amid US threats

In Tehran, the Iranian public is receiving basic gun training at booths set up in public squares, part of a broader display of military readiness. Parades feature Soviet-era machine guns and ballistic missiles, including one similar to those used against Israel. The training comes amid heightened tensions with the US, as President Trump has suggested seizing Iran's enriched uranium by force and previously armed Kurdish fighters against anti-government protesters. The weapons displays serve dual purposes: reflecting genuine threats while providing rare entertainment during economic hardship marked by layoffs, business closures, and soaring prices.