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