The Iranian government reappointed a former leader of the Basij who served 20 years ago to lead the organization again.
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The Rob Carson ShowAug 25, 2026
Multiple sources confirm that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Hossein Taeb, a former Basij commander, to head the Basij again on August 10, 2026.
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… We do not know what they're talking about, but obviously we are working on all levels to enforce the economic pressure. Now, with that being said, the Iranian Basij are so afraid of writing from within the inside of Iran, from the resistance, that they brought back the leader who led the besiege back 20 years ago, who was ruthless, uh, to make sure to rule the Besiege right now in order for them to control any resistance or any rise by the people of Iran. Uhm, so of all the new appointees that Iran just did, uh, that, uh, you know, uh, Mukhtarja Khomeini right now, that he assigned, this is the most important position, and that …
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Supports. Iran International reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Hossein Taeb to head the Basij on August 10, 2026, returning a longtime intelligence official to the post.[3]
Supports. Reuters identifies Taeb as the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit, and AP describes him as the newly named head of the Basij.[1][2]
Supports. The Middle East Forum analysis states that Taeb last commanded the Basij 20 years ago and describes his reinstatement, matching the claim's timeframe.[4]
Supports. Irannewswire reports that Taeb returned to lead the Basij after the appointment decree issued on August 10, 2026, consistent with a reappointment.[5]
Context. Sources describe Taeb as having led the Basij during the 2009 crackdown and later heading the IRGC Intelligence Organization, so he is a former Basij leader returning to the post.[3][6]
Sources
6 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 4 not rated
- 1Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news ...reuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
- 2Iran's new leaders are defying the US and Israel after 6 ...apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
- 3Khamenei puts veteran intelligence chief Taeb back in ...iranintl.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 4Iran's leaders fear another uprising and the return of the ‘Suppression Sheikh' proves itworldisraelnews.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5Former IRGC Intelligence Chief Returns to Head Iran’s Basij ...irannewswire.org · not rated · cited for: supports
- 6The Militant Republic of Iran | ISWunderstandingwar.org · not rated · cited for: context
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