Military & security
Basij Forces
A paramilitary force under Iran's Revolutionary Guard, used for internal mobilization and suppressing protests, and sometimes involved in external operations.
The Basij is a paramilitary organization founded in Iran in 1979 by order of Khomeini, operating under the supervision of the Revolutionary Guard. It includes civilian volunteers and is used for public mobilization and internal security. It has played a role in suppressing protests and participates in some regional military operations.
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