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Iranian Security Forces Sharpen Blades as Discontent Rises

Earlier this month, IranWire released video footage depicting joint exercises that involved Iran’s Law Enforcement Force and troops of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The drills, which date ...
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IRGC Navy Establishes Shadow Basij Navy

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has established a voluntary unit with scope to carry out marine military operations, according to a top commander. Local sailors will be ...
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IRGC Navy recruits 55000 naval Basij forces

Addressing a conference on Tuesday, IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said the naval Basij (mobilization forces) for ocean missions has been organized after the successful experience of ...
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Khamenei’s Fear Of Defection And Tension In His Regime

In fear of a popular uprising in Iran, Iranian regime supreme leader Ali Khamenei saw the Gaza war as a solution to protect his regime against the people. Additionally, ...
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Iranian Paramilitary Commander Repeats Threat To Destroy Israel

In remarks indicating deep antisemitism, the commander of Iran’s Basij militia said on Thursday that Jewish hostility towards Islam has existed since the advent of the religion. The Islamic ...
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Two Iranian Protesters Still Behind Bars After Being Granted Bail

Iranian human rights activists have denounced the continued imprisonment of two men arrested during last year’s nationwide protests despite being granted bail. The pair are among eight jailed defendants ...
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