Politics
Iran's Basij Militia Implements Online Intimidation Tactics to Suppress Protests
The Basij paramilitary force in Tehran has initiated an online campaign featuring images of armed members patrolling the streets. This strategy aims to deter public protests.
Editorial Staff
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Members of Iran's Basij militia have been actively circulating images of themselves in camouflage, heavily armed, as part of an intimidation campaign aimed at discouraging protests.
This initiative has been ongoing since early March 2026, with members seen patrolling the streets of Tehran while displaying portraits of the new Supreme Leader.
The operational implications of this campaign suggest a significant focus on maintaining control and suppressing dissent through visible displays of force.