The latest news and views about Iran’s Basij (volunteer) forces, also known as Niruyeh Moghavemat Basij (Mobilisation Resistance Force) and Sāzmān-e Basij-e Mostaz’afin (The Organization for Mobilization of the Oppressed).
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Iranian People Foiled ‘Very Dangerous’ Plot: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian nation for “destroying a very dangerous plot” hatched by the enemies of the Islamic Republic.
Iran Blasts US’ New Sanctions as Insult to Int’l Law
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the new US sanctions imposed on several Iranian firms are an insult to international law, and result from the US government’s blind hatred towards Iran.
11 Iranian Forces Abducted by Terrorists near Pakistan Border
The Jaish al-Adl terrorist group has reportedly kidnapped a number of Iranian forces near the Pakistan border in Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeast of Iran.
IRGC Chief Urges Basij to Focus on Strategic Activities
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari called on the new commander of Basij (mobilization) Force to focus efforts on “strategic and influential” activities.
Iran’s Leader Appoints New Commander of IRGC’s Basij Force
Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed a new commander for the Basij [Voluntary] Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran’s President Challenged by Students’ Harsh Criticisms
In a ceremony to mark Student Day, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani met the students of University of Tehran and talked to them on various issues including freedom of speech, Trump’s election, and outcomes of nuclear deal.
Source Dismisses Haaretz Report on Injury of Basij Commander in Syria
An informed source categorically denied a report by the Israeli daily Haaretz that Commander of Iran's Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi had been wounded by Israeli forces or terrorists during a publicized visit this weekend to Southern Syria.
Wars are fought on and off the battlefield
Basij Week, an opportunity to figure out what the volunteer force has done for Iran in combat and non-combat roles.
Basij supports the nuclear negotiating team: General
Brigadier General Naqdi says just like their fellow Iranians members of the Basij volunteer force support the nuclear negotiating team.
US-Sponsored Takfiri Groups Blemishing Real Face of Islam
Commander of Iran's basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi condemned the crimes committed by Takfiri and Salafi groups in different regional states, specially in Syria and Iraq, and said these groups which are supported by the US have scratched the beautiful face of Islam.
