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'''The Basij Organization of the Oppressed''' is a social and revolutionary organization and institution that was established by order of Imam Khomeini on November 26, 1979. The Basij, or Basij Resistance Force, is a social and popular institution that is a subsidiary of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

It was formed with the aim of creating the necessary capabilities in all individuals who believe in the Constitution and the goals of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in order to defend the country, the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also to assist people in the event of unexpected events, in coordination with legal authorities.

The role of the Popular Basij in confronting internal crises cannot be denied. This institution, under the command of the Supreme Commander, has been able to force foreign and internal enemies to retreat and defeat them at very critical times, including during the eight years of the Sacred Defense.

Some of the Basij's missions include: recruiting, training, and organizing an army of twenty million and providing manpower for the IRGC's combat units, cooperating with organizations such as literacy, Jihad-Sazandegi(Reconstruction Jihad), healthcare, etc., local defense, and popular resistance.