A Nation's Desperation: Iran's Mass Weddings for War Volunteers Iran's mass wedding ceremonies in Tehran's major squares last Monday were a spectacle of national unity and desperation.
Hundreds of couples volunteered for the "self sacrifice" scheme, known as janfada, by pledging to risk their lives in the war effort.
These included forming human chains outside power stations or engaging in other perilous activities. The sheer scale of participation is a testament to Iran's deepening involvement in regional conflicts.