Iran's Mizan news agency, ... In the video, he says he came to hate the Basijis after seeing video clips on social media of the forces beating and killing protesters.

The Basij — a force of paramilitary volunteers fiercely loyal to Iran's leaders — has taken a leading role in quashing dissent for more than 20 years.

The policing of dissent in Iran begins with heavy surveillance of its citizenry, much of it done by Basijis, who have a presence in nearly every public institution.

Islamic republic’s Basij force has spearheaded crackdown in which hundreds of alleged collaborators have been arrested ...

They show up at the first signs of protest in Iran — men in black, riding motorcycles, often wielding guns or batons. They are members of what’s known as the Basij, paramilitary volunteers who ...

Iran’s Supreme Leader has praised the country’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

“Kayhan,” an Iranian newspaper under the control of “Supreme Leader” Khamenei, ... He referred to Basij as “The Twenty Million Army,” asserting that 75% of the population are Basijis.

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