IRGC and Basij hold Janfada parade in Babolsar amid threats against Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Basij voluntary forces and citizens in Babolsar, a city in northern Iran's Mazandaran Province, held a pro-Islamic Establishment exercise known as Janfada (Sacrifice for Iran) on Saturday, October 18, amid threats against the country, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA).

The event was described as a parade and exercise demonstrating support for the Islamic Establishment. Participants included IRGC personnel, Basij volunteers and local residents. The Janfada exercise is held in various parts of Iran to show readiness and backing for the country's leadership in the face of external threats.

Mazandaran Province, where Babolsar is located, is in northern Iran along the Caspian Sea coast. The event took place as Iran faces ongoing threats, though the report did not specify the nature of those threats.

The report by Mehr News Agency added that the Janfada parade in Babolsar was part of a series of similar events held across Iran. Such exercises are typically organized by the IRGC and Basij to demonstrate public support for the Islamic Establishment and to enhance defensive readiness.

No further details were provided about the number of participants or specific activities during the exercise. The Mehr News Agency report did not include statements from officials or organizers.