Syria's geopolitical importance to Iran and its role as one of Iran's crucial allies prompted the involvement of Basij militiamen in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The Basij militia, similar to …

5 days ago · The IRGC include ground forces based across Iran’s 31 provinces, the Basij paramilitary force, naval force which is separate from the naval branch of Iran’s regular …

5 days ago · An Iranian Basij paramilitary member was killed during protests in western Iran as nationwide demonstrations over economic grievances escalated and expanded into political …

Dec 30, 2025 · The Basij is a volunteer paramilitary force fiercely loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which said …

The Basij became a policing tool for conservatives to check the push for personal freedoms, particularly among students and women. The Basij were mobilized in 1999 to put down anti …

Jan 1, 2026 · A Basij member was killed and several officers injured as Iran’s economic protests spread beyond Tehran, the first confirmed death since demonstrations began.

6 days ago · Demonstrations over Iran’s worsening economic conditions have spread across several provinces, with clashes turning deadly in multiple cities over the past two days. At least …

Overview of Iran’s paramilitary Basij, a member of the IRGC. It discusses its organization, structure, and role within society.

Dec 30, 2025 · Iran's economic protests entered their third day Tuesday as merchants closed shops and student organizations joined demonstrations against inflation, forcing Tehran to …

Feb 26, 2024 · Formed in the wake of the Iranian Revolution by Ayatollah Khomeini, Basij members, often called Basiji, are tasked with quelling domestic unrest and enforcing the …