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Israel Escalates Strikes on Iran's Basij Amid Tensions

3/21/2026

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Israel has intensified its campaign against Iran's Basij forces, targeting Tehran checkpoints and low-ranking members.
The strikes follow the killing of a top Basij commander.
The Basij, under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, enforces loyalty to the Iranian regime.
Iran has executed three men linked to January protests and arrested more than 100 people for alleged foreign collaboration.
Security forces have used lethal force at checkpoints, raising human rights concerns.

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Israel has intensified its campaign against Iran's Basij forces, targeting Tehran checkpoints and low-ranking members.
The strikes follow the killing of a top Basij commander.
The Basij, under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, enforces loyalty to the Iranian regime.
Iran has executed three men linked to January protests and arrested more than 100 people for alleged foreign collaboration.
Security forces have used lethal force at checkpoints, raising human rights concerns.