10 Jan 2025 | 03:34 AM UTC
Iran: Basij militia to hold rally in Tehran Jan. 10
Basij militia to hold rally in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 10. Increased security, transport and business disruptions likely.
The Basij paramilitary volunteer militia will hold a rally in Tehran Jan. 10. The event aims to showcase the group's loyalty to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and readiness to counter any external and internal threats. Local sources indicate that the rally will affect major routes from Tehranpars to Valiasr Square. The start time of the action is unclear. Thousands of individuals could attend the event.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy increased security measures in Tehran Jan. 10. Transport and business disruptions are likely due to the heightened security and large turnout. Clashes are possible, particularly if bystanders refuse to heed the orders of security personnel.
Avoid the rally due to the potential for clashes. Exercise heightened vigilance at locations near the event. Prepare for increased security measures. Monitor local media for updates regarding the rally. Plan for transport and business disruptions in the affected area. Consider alternative travel routes to circumvent any road closures or traffic congestion. Heed the advice of security personnel.
The Basij, officially known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a paramilitary volunteer force created in 1979 before its incorporation into the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 1981. Initially formed to fight in the Iran-Iraq War, the force’s mission has since shifted to focus on internal security, social services, morality enforcement, and the suppression of anti-government protests across Iran.
