Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across Iran
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Amidst a month-long conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran in late March 2026, heavily armed Iranian state forces maintain control of Tehran's streets. Checkpoints and patrols, some operated by masked forces, are common, despite being targeted by drone strikes. State-backed gatherings are occurring in mosques and public spaces to denounce the US and Israel, while the US and Israel urge Iranians to protest against the government. Iranian state media encourages supporters to maintain control and showcases armed pro-government individuals. A senior IRGC official announced that children over 12 can join armed patrols and checkpoints.
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AI-ExtractedThe IRGC has lowered the age limit to over 12 years for participation in security patrols and checkpoints.
People of all ages have expressed readiness to join intelligence and security patrols and checkpoints.
The United States and Israel have launched more strikes and are preparing for a potential ground attack in Iran.
Many checkpoints operated by the Basij force, police or plainclothes forces, have been targeted by deadly drone strikes.
Checkpoints, roadblocks and patrols, some manned by masked forces wielding assault rifles and machine guns, are common in Tehran.
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