A large public billboard posted along a major thoroughfare in Tehran features an image of a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) alongside a recruitment prompt for local civilians. The urban display invites residents to volunteer for specialized military instruction and field relief operations organized by the Janfada popular units. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts by Iranian authorities to organize civilian volunteers into structured defense formations.
The billboard prominently depicts a shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile launcher above Persian text aimed at passersby. The primary text reads, "Do you know how to shoot with this?". Text situated beneath the main query specifies, "Military training and relief courses of the Janfada popular units". A instruction on the left side of the display directs interested individuals, instructing, "Send number 1 to 30001155".
The recruitment effort operates under the Janfada movement, a term translating to self-sacrificers, which seeks to establish organized volunteer units across the country. According to campaign statements, organizers have initiated steps to train and structure approximately 1,000 national resistance battalions composed of registered volunteers. The program offers short-term courses covering specialized skills including combat firearms, navigation, first aid, and air defense launcher operations.
The public display of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft systems on urban advertising infrastructure comes as the Basij paramilitary force works to integrate civilian recruits into urban defense cells. Similar recruitment banners and automated text messaging campaigns have been deployed in multiple Iranian cities to guide volunteers toward scheduled weekend training sessions. Authorities continue to utilize public spaces to promote readiness and expand volunteer participation within national defense structures.
