Iranian Flags Fly as Civilians Begin Training for War

Iran opened a military training centre in Tehran on Monday (2 November 2026), amid a war with the United States and Israel that has lasted eight months. The facility is intended to train civilians willing to join the war effort, with sessions led by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Reuters reported.

Military personnel and IRGC members were seen taking part in various exercises. They handled weapons and walked along a suspended rope, while Iranian flags were displayed around the site.

Similar training centres have previously opened at several other locations in Tehran, including Haft-e Tir Square and Imam Hussein Square.

Amid these preparations, the Iranian government said on Monday that communications with the United States to end the eight-month war were continuing. The statement came after a series of talks between Iran and Qatari mediators concluded with changes to proposals. The negotiations, however, have not produced a breakthrough to end the conflict.

The war began with surprise US and Israeli attacks on 28 February and has had repercussions across the region. Iran closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route, while the United States imposed a blockade on Iranian ports.

The conflict has also involved a series of Iranian drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries, as well as a renewed escalation of the conflict in Yemen.