An Iranian female volunteer uses a zipline in military training while another aims a heavy machine gun
An Iranian female volunteer uses a zipline in military training in Tehran on Tuesday. Some in the regime fear renewed street protests if the economy worsens. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters
An Iranian female volunteer uses a zipline in military training in Tehran on Tuesday. Some in the regime fear renewed street protests if the economy worsens. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters
Trump planning new military assault or tighter sanctions, say Iranian officials

Regime adviser warns Tehran could be forced into pre-emptive strikes if stalemate continues