These bold acts mark a significant escalation in the ongoing struggle against the Iranian regime, underlining a deep-seated resentment and a determined push for change.
In Tehran, the heart of these activities, the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) Quds Garrison and the Quds Basij headquarters, integral to the regime’s apparatus of control, were struck by major explosions on Monday night. The Quds Garrison, known as one of the four pillars of the IRGC in Greater Tehran, has a notorious history of suppressing protesters, including the significant uprisings of 2017, 2019, and 2022.
This center has been instrumental in detaining, torturing, and transferring protesters to secret prisons, with a particular focus on university students and academic institutions, such as Sharif University during the 2022 uprising.
Adjacent to the Quds Garrison lies the Quds Basij area, one of the 22 Basij commands in Greater Tehran. This command center is responsible for a range of suppressive operations, including patrolling public spaces to enforce the regime’s strict dress code and hijab rules, thus contributing to an atmosphere of fear and control.
The rebellious activities extended beyond these significant targets. Throughout Tehran, other Basij bases and centers of propaganda and fundamentalism faced similar attacks. In a symbolic act of defiance, propaganda posters of the regime’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei were set ablaze, signaling the youth’s deep-seated animosity towards the regime and their commitment to overturning the mullahs’ rule.
In Bushehr, southern Iran, the focus was on a “Students Basij” base, known for its role in suppressing university-based dissent. The Students Basij has been particularly active in quelling student opposition during university-centric protests, notably during the 2022 uprising.
In Karaj, northern Iran, the youth targeted an IRGC-run financial institution or “bonyad,” implicated in national asset misappropriation and funding the regime’s repressive forces and policies. Similarly, in Mashhad and Isfahan, several Basij bases were attacked, with significant damage reported to their main buildings. These attacks were complemented by actions against a center of the regime’s repressive judiciary, notorious for its harsh treatment of prisoners and protesters.
Protesters in Qazvin targeted the main offices of the “Farhang va Ershad” organization, known for enforcing fundamentalist rules like forced hijab, while in Zahedan and Hamedan, multiple Basij bases, including a Students Basij base, were similarly targeted.
These acts of rebellion stem from the deep-seated grievances that ignited on November 15, 2019, following a sudden hike in fuel prices. This event sparked widespread protests across more than 190 cities, morphing into a nationwide movement demanding the regime’s overthrow.
The regime’s response was characterized by brutal suppression, resulting in the death of approximately 1,500 protesters and the arrest of tens of thousands, showcasing the regime’s willingness to maintain power at any cost. These latest actions by the rebellious youth are a stark reminder of the unresolved tensions and the continued struggle for change in Iran.
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