News and updates about Basij

IDF strike in Tehran eliminates key Basij Force leader

IDF eliminates Esmail Ahmadi, head of the Basij Force in Tehran's Intelligence Division.

IDF strike in Tehran eliminates key Basij Force leader

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

Basij Force soldier eliminated in IDF strikes - while guarding a Basij Force entrance post.

IDF eliminates Basij Force soldier in western Iran

The Ayatollah Wars, Phase II:

Unconditional surrender and reform

The US victories in World War II (WWII) over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan offer profound lessons on transforming militant dictatorships, led by cult-like virtually religious ideologues. Opinion.

Unconditional surrender and reform

Rapid Identification & approval

New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

New details were published this evening about the killing of Iranian leader Ali Larijani, as well as the commander of the Basij and ten senior officials of the force.

New details on the elimination of Ali Larijani

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IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

In the past 24 hours, more than 10 Basij positions in the heart of the Iranian capital were attacked and the unit commander Alam Reza Soleimani was eliminated.

IDF strikes Basij post in Tehran

Minister Sa'ar:

US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Sa'ar says Israeli strike killed Larijani, Basij commander; accuses Iran of global terror, repression, and attacks on civilians

US had $10 million prize on Larijani's head, we did it for free

Minister Katz:

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz:

Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

Israeli jets struck Iranian command centers and missile sites in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz, expanding efforts to weaken regime capabilities.

Combined wave of strikes on missile sites and command centers

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in western Iran

According to the IDF, the headquarters served the regime’s bodies to manage the ongoing activities and to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and additional countries across the Middle East.

IDF strike IRGC, Basij targets in  western Iran

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Israeli fighter jets launch two waves of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure, including military headquarters and missile sites.

IAF strikes Iranian regime’s key infrastructure in airstrikes

Special footage from Tehran:

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

The Israeli Air Force struck Basij forces and roadblocks across Tehran after identifying their deployment, targeting units involved in suppressing protests.

IDF hits Iranian units deployed to suppress protests

Reports:

Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

Iranian state media reports drone strikes on several checkpoints in Tehran, killing at least 10 security personnel and Basij members.

Drone attacks on Iranian checkpoints leave 10 dead

IDF

Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

The IAF has destroyed most of the key assets of the Internal Security Forces and the Basij in the strategic Ilam province.

Most assets of the Basij forces in western Iran are destroyed

Footage from Iran:

Mourners chase away regime forces at slain protester's funeral

Basij paramilitary and IRGC forces were initially deployed at the funeral of a man who was killed at an anti-regime demonstration, but fled after mourners chased them while throwing rocks.

Mourners chase away regime forces at slain protester's funeral

Iran protests:

IRGC fighter dead as protesters torch IRGC HQ in Hamedan

Protesters in Hamedan set an IRGC headquarters on fire as anti‑regime unrest intensifies amid economic collapse. One Basij member killed and several injured.

IRGC fighter dead as protesters torch IRGC HQ in Hamedan

Iran:

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Two members of Iran's security forces killed amid continued protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Two IRGC members killed during anti-government protests

Commander of Iranian militia shot dead

Gunmen in Iran shoot dead commander of the hardline Basij militia who was an ally of Qassem Soleimani.

Commander of Iranian militia shot dead

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

Official reveals the method by which Iran attempts to spread its influence across the Middle East.

Iran: We have established 'resistance cells' across Middle East

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Basij state militia stages burns US, Israeli, UK flags outside former US embassy in Tehran at govt-sponsored anti-US hatefest.

Iran Unveils '100 Derogative Ways to Describe America' Display

Iran's Basij Commander Claims US Commands ISIS

Top general, who has vowed to 'wipe Israel off the map,' says ISIS 'ideology production center is in Haifa, field op room in US embassy.'

Iran's Basij Commander Claims US Commands ISIS

Iranian General: We Hate US 100 Times More For the Nuclear Deal

Commander of Basij Force says Iran deal increases Iranian hatred of the US, UN approval of it is 'full of enmity towards Iran.'

Iranian General: We Hate US 100 Times More For the Nuclear Deal

Iran: General Urges Recruits to Fight in Syria as Assad Stumbles

Revolutionary Guards officer calls on Basij militia recruits to help save Syrian regime; warns if not 'we'll have to fight ISIS in Tehran.'

Iran: General Urges Recruits to Fight in Syria as Assad Stumbles

Iran's Basij Commander: Israel Must Be Wiped Off the Map

Even as talks over Iran's nuclear program proceed, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi issues vile statement.

Iran's Basij Commander: Israel Must Be Wiped Off the Map

Iranian Police Return Stolen Torah to Jewish Community

'Invaluable' Torah scroll was among several ancient manuscripts which 'disappeared' from a synagogue in Shiraz; Jewish MP thanks police.

Iranian Police Return Stolen Torah to Jewish Community

Iran Threatens to Flood Gaza With 'Millions' of Iranian Fighters

Head of Iranian government's Basij paramilitary force claims 'millions' of volunteers have applied to fight in Gaza and Syria.

Iran Threatens to Flood Gaza With 'Millions' of Iranian Fighters

Iran Calls Obama Military Option 'Joke of the Year'

Iranian military laughs off Obama's warnings that military option still on the table, warns Middle East will turn into 'hell' for US.

Iran Calls Obama Military Option 'Joke of the Year'

Iranian Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'

Militia carries out exercise to prepare for invasion of Holy City. General: the Islamic world is waiting for Tehran to call them to battle.

Iranian Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'

Report: Iraq PM 'Invites' Iran to Seize US Embassy in Baghdad

Iraq allegedly has agreed to allow 50,000 Iranian Basij militia to help suppress riots against the government and seize the US embassy.

Report: Iraq PM 'Invites' Iran to Seize US Embassy in Baghdad

Rockets Kill 5 Iranian Dissidents in Iraq

A report whose credibility is unclear says Iranian forces will enter Iraq to suppress rebellion, take over U.S. embassy.

Rockets Kill 5 Iranian Dissidents in Iraq

Tehran: US Planned Cyber War Against Iran, Spies Arrested

Tehran officials have accused the United States of trying to conduct a cyber war against the Islamic Republic and arrested 30 alleged spies.

Tehran: US Planned Cyber War Against Iran, Spies Arrested

Has Iran's Supreme Leader Disappeared?

According to an unnamed underground activist, Iran's Supreme Leader has been "taken to a secret place... the mullahs are scared."

Has Iran's Supreme Leader Disappeared?

Horrific Stories of Iranian Militia Tell of Murders, Stonings

Horrific stories are now being released of the crushing hand of Iran's state militia, used against citizens, especially women.

Horrific Stories of Iranian Militia Tell of Murders, Stonings