Amnesty International

Iran has intensified its public display of military power, including weapons training for citizens and showcasing ballistic missiles, amidst rising regional tensions and domestic economic pressures. This display is analyzed as a response to potential US military action and an effort to bolster pro-government sentiment amid growing public concern over inflation and job losses.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard members are regularly demonstrating weapons handling and parading military vehicles in Tehran, signaling defiance both domestically and internationally. These displays occur as U.S. President Trump threatens to restart war and amid domestic economic hardship and political uncertainty in Iran.