http://en.farda7tcb3bmdtmsmwx7wofkxxjrcw4iiizin7zzcju2oega74cnzbid.onion/a/basij-the-oppressive-arm-of-the-iranian-regime-/28954794.html
Iranian protestors, mainly members of the Basij Islamic militia, holds up a sign during a protest against the war in Iraq 12 April 2003, for the sixth consecutive day outside the British embassy in Tehran. AFP PHOTO/HENGHEMEH FAHIMI During the presidency of Mohammad Khatami (1997-2005), who attempted some political reforms, Basijis became thugs attacking reformist politicians, journalists, students, or anyone critical of the conservative establishment.