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. |
A participant then raised the issue of the growing role in society of the Basij. |
In this clip, a group of rebels has allegedly seized a Basij militiaman, and is debating the next course of action. |
Up to 11 million men and women are members of the Basij who could potentially be called up for service. |
The regime was forced to airlift in special IRGC and Basij antiriot units from elsewhere to put down the violence. |
A first speaker answered that the Basij sometimes seem to have a life of their own, as when they attacked the UK embassy in Iran a few years ago. |