| In this clip, a group of rebels has allegedly seized a Basij militiaman, and is debating the next course of action. |
| We call on the Supreme Leader to ensure that no one faces arrest or the batons of plain-clothed Basij for merely taking part in a peaceful demonstration on such a solemn occasion. |
| The Basij militia founded by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in November 1980 is composed of 10,000 regular soldiers. |
| Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service. |
| The Basij have no power of their own as they are institutionally part of the Pasdaran. |
| On the night of 14 to 15, the police and the Basij organised a raid on the student halls of residence of the University of Tehran. |
