The Basij is in the limelight again ahead of Iran's June 12 presidential election, after reports that its members were ...

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

The Basijis are under the control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and have branches throughout Iran, including in many social institutions such as schools, universities, mosques ...

Iranian Basijis Rally Against "Arrogant American Policies" Politics; November 25, 2002 - 0:0. TEHRAN -- Volunteer Basij forces in Tehran on Sunday gathered in front of the former U.S. Embassy, better ...

In the eyes of the Basijis, the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is a defence against gender mixing, adultery and corruption. Iran's leaders allege the latest protests are part of a foreign conspiracy ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Clashes between Iranian students and security forces intensified with the beginning of the academic year as university campuses witnessed unprecedented deployment of Basij forces. Violence started ...

DUBAI — Iran executed a second prisoner Monday convicted of crimes allegedly committed during the nationwide protests challenging the country’s theocracy, publicly hanging him from a ...

The protests in Iran consumed blogs and social media last week. Web users disseminated information, organized and demonstrated solidarity with protestors. In addition to tracking the blogosphere, this ...