Iran launches mass recruitment drive to defend Kharg Island
April 3, 2026
Sky News Australia
Iran is ramping up its military defences around Kharg Island and launching a mass recruitment drive. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is reportedly targeting teenagers through text messages and posters. The country has also threatened to attack oil facilities around the Gulf in response to any potential strike. These moves come in response to US President Donald Trump's order to deploy thousands of Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East.
The head of Iran's National Security Commission announced that guided missile systems, coastal mines, and booby traps will be deployed to protect Kharg Island. The Wall Street Journal reported on the recruitment campaign details, while the US President has yet to outline any plans for a possible ground assault.
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