Basij: Iran's Paramilitary Militia Serving the Regime

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Iran Basij milicia Paramilitary Force

Formed in 1980 in the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution, the Basij is an Iranian paramilitary militia used by the regime to systematically monitor the population and maintain a constant presence in society. It was initially conceived as a popular volunteer force tasked with defending the Revolution and the nascent regime. Rapidly integrated ...