The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also known domestically as Sepah or Pasdaran and internationally as Iranian Revolutionary Guards, is a multi-service primary force of the Iranian Armed Forces. I
IRGC naval special forces of SNSF during the Great Prophet IX exercise
Toofan MRAPs during the Sacred Defense Parade, 2019
IRGC Ground Forces conducting training exercises in May 2025
Gathering of Basij volunteers, 2013
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The Basij, formally Sâzmân-e Basij-e Mostaz'afin, is a paramilitary volunteer militia within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and one of its five branches.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
…a multi-service primary force of the Iranian Armed Forces. It consists of five service branches: Ground Forces, Aerospace Force, Navy, Quds Force, and Basij. It is led by a commander-in-chief, who is appointed by and reports to the supreme leader of Iran. The IRGC was officially established by Ruhollah…
Basij volunteers during the Iran–Iraq War
Basij 'Ashura Corps' exercise in Tehran
Basij volunteers setting up a mobile kitchen as part of its community service program.