How to use AK-47 rifle: Iranian military officer teaches public on state TV

Published May 17th, 2026 - 07:56 GMT
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Iranian military officer on state TV teaching people how to use guns. (IRIB)

ALBAWABA - An IRGC instructor appeared on the Iranian state TV broadcast to teach the public how to use weapons, sparking fears of American ground invasion in Tehran amid rising tension between the two countries.

A man in a military uniform was hosted on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). During the interview, he lectured the public on basic AK-47 assault rifle handling and usage.

In the clip, which circulated online, the Iranian presenter fired at the flag of the United Arab Emirates during a televised firearms training segment aired on TV.

Many people online were shocked and scared by the footage, saying this could mean a dangerous sign that the war could resume, but in a more bloody form. 

One commented, "These Iranians must be really afraid that something big is gonna happen." Another X user said, "Perhaps it's a life skill there, like knowing how to swim and do CPR are considered like skills as well."

An activist allegedly claimed, "Preparations for a ground invasion are underway. Sadly, the regime is also doing nothing to prevent Iran from turning into another Gaza."

This comes amid tension between the United States and Iran and the failure to reach a final ceasefire deal despite the mediation of Pakistan in trying to solve out the war which started on Feb. 28 and lasted for 40 days.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted threatening messages to Iran via his Truth Social account, calling the lack of military action in the Middle East "calm before the storm", amid reports of discussions with his top aides on resuming strikes on Tehran.

Signs of a renewed U.S.-Israeli war against Iran are growing, given reports of increased military preparations and readiness, coinciding with escalating tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli analysts believe that the ceasefire between the two countries has failed to evolve into a stable settlement, and that Hormuz could be the gateway that reignites the regional conflict, potentially involving the Israeli home front, Lebanon, and Gaza.