Iran's Basij (volunteer) Forces
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).
Armed terrorists attack security forces in southern Iran, one killed three wounded
Gunmen killed a Basij member of security forces and wounded three others in a shooting attack in the southern Iranian city of Nourabad on Friday evening, deputy governor of Fars Province confirmed.
Iran’s Leader: Enemy seeking to smear IRGC
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says one of the key activities of the enemy is to besmirch the reputation of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Basij Force.
Two members of Basij Force shot dead in northern Iran
An unknown gunman fatally shot two young members of Iran’s volunteer Basij Force in the northern city of Amol, Mazandaran Province.
Members of Basij hold large gathering in Tehran
Some five thousand members of Iran’s Basij force hold a gathering in Mosalla of Tehran
Iran Distributing Millions of Aid Packages amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The head of Iran’s Organisation for Mobilisation of the Oppressed, also known as Basij Mostazafin, says an aid program called Momenaneh is underway in the country to help the needy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran’s Health Minister Commends Interior Ministry, Basij for Efforts in War on Coronavirus
Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeid Namaki has expressed his gratitude to the Interior Ministry and the Basij volunteers for their contribution to the nationwide battle with the novel coronavirus.
IRGC Unveils First Mobile Coronavirus Testing Device
The Basij force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled the first mobile coronavirus testing machine capable of carry 200 test samples.
IRGC’s Basij Forces Playing Key Role in Fight against COVID-19: General
The IRGC's Basij (voluntary) forces are contributing heavily to the national campaign against the coronavirus outbreak, a military commander says.
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.
Major defense drills underway in Iranian capital
Tens of thousands of Iran’s Basij volunteer forces are participating in massive defense maneuvers held in the capital city of Tehran to boost the country's security and counter enemy threats.
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.