In a striking display of state messaging and symbolism, Iran has hosted mass wedding ceremonies for couples who say they are prepared to “sacrifice” themselves in the event of war with the United States and Israel.

According to reporting from cbinews.tv, Iranian authorities organised large-scale public weddings in Tehran on Monday evening, bringing together hundreds of couples who had signed up to a government-backed programme linked to wartime mobilisation.

The ceremonies took place across several prominent squares in the capital, including a major gathering at Imam Hossein Square, where more than 100 couples reportedly tied the knot on a single stage.

Broadcast live on state television, the events were designed not just as celebrations of marriage, but also as a morale-boosting spectacle at a time of heightened tensions. The United States, under President Donald Trump, has repeatedly issued warnings of potential military action against Iran following a fragile ceasefire that paused earlier hostilities which began on 28 February.

At the centre of the initiative is a so-called “self-sacrifice” programme, locally referred to as janfada, where participants pledge readiness to support the country in wartime scenarios. Reports suggest some signatories have even committed to extreme forms of civil defence, such as forming human chains around key infrastructure like power stations.

Iranian media claim the scheme has attracted millions of participants, including high-profile political figures such as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Footage from AFP showed couples arriving at Imam Hossein Square in military-style jeeps, some fitted with mounted weapons, before being married on a decorated stage presided over by a cleric. The platform was filled with balloons and a large portrait of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Despite the militarised backdrop, there were also moments of celebration. One bride, speaking to Mehr News Agency, said: “Certainly, the country is at war, but young people also have the right to marry.”

Another groom described the ceremony as spiritually significant, noting its timing alongside a religious anniversary linked to revered figures in Shia Islam.

Mehr reported that around 110 couples took part in the Imam Hossein Square ceremony alone, with crowds of supporters watching and offering roses as the celebrations unfolded.

Iranian authorities have increasingly staged large public gatherings since the outbreak of conflict, using such events to project unity, resilience, and popular support during a period of ongoing geopolitical tension.

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