16 APR 2026
Iran

Basij forces set up checkpoints in Iran

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:05 UTC · 1 source

Masked members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force, along with plainclothes personnel, have established checkpoints to search passing vehicles and harass citizens. The video shows armed and masked individuals stopping cars in what appears to be a public street. This activity suggests heightened internal security measures or a crackdown by regime-aligned forces. The specific location and reason for the checkpoint operation are not provided in the report.

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TGAzadi | آزادیview8h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:05 UTC · First reported: 8h ago