Iranian women and girls are reportedly receiving training in the use and assembly of AK-47 assault rifles amid fears of renewed attacks on Iran, according to videos circulating on social media.
One widely shared clip, reposted by the Russian state-backed media outlet RT, shows a female Iranian television reporter presenting news while holding an AK-47 rifle.
YOUNG IRANIAN GIRLS taught how to ASSEMBLE, DISASSEMBLE AK-47s as tensions with US reach BREAKING POINT pic.twitter.com/E5SQ38dqQd
— RT (@RT_com) May 18, 2026
In the video, the reporter says:
“If needed, I am ready to sacrifice my life for my country.”
She also declares:
“If, God forbid, our men fall, then the women — the daughters of this land — will stand against the enemy, weapon in hand.”
The footage additionally shows young Iranian girls handling firearms during what appears to be military-style training sessions.
'If needed, I am ready to sacrifice MY LIFE for MY COUNTRY' — Iranian female reporter presents news while holding AK-47
'If God forbid, our men fall… women, daughters of this land will stand against the enemy, WEAPON IN HAND'
'The enemy should know: we do not RETREAT NOR FEAR' pic.twitter.com/QAyu8LQprd
— RT (@RT_com) May 18, 2026
Another statement from the clip reads:
“The enemy should know: we do not retreat nor fear.”
