Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war
Iran recently held mass weddings for couples who volunteered for a state-sponsored program promoting self-sacrifice in the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel. The ceremonies, which took place in Tehran, were part of a campaign to boost national morale amid military tensions. Participants pledged to defend the Islamic Republic, with the events being broadcast on state television to emphasize unity and readiness.
- ▪Hundreds of couples participated in mass weddings in Tehran, pledging readiness for self-sacrifice in the war.
- ▪The ceremonies were broadcast on state TV to boost morale amid ongoing military threats from the U.S. and Israel.
- ▪Iranian authorities claim millions have signed up for the self-sacrifice program, which includes forming human chains for defense.
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World Iran stages mass weddings for couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in war with U.S. May 19, 2026 / 9:44 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples said to have signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war with the U.S. and Israel. The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major squares in the capital, including more than 100 in the vast Imam Hossein square in central Tehran, according to reports in Iranian media.
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