Iranian Basij Chief Accuses US of Sowing Discord Among Domestic Factions
Hossein Taeb, head of Iran's Basij Organization, said Washington's policies are aimed at deepening divisions among Iranian political groups, according to Mehr News.
The head of Iran's Basij Organization, Hojjat al-Islam Hossein Taeb, criticized United States policy toward Iran, saying Washington is attempting to sow discord among the country's internal political trends and factions, according to a report by Iran's Mehr News Agency.
Taeb's remarks, published by Mehr News on September 12, characterized US policy as targeting Iranian domestic unity by fostering divisions between different political currents within the country.
The report did not provide further details on the specific context, venue, or occasion of Taeb's remarks, nor did it elaborate on what particular US actions or policies he was referring to.
Mehr News is a semi-official Iranian news agency. The Basij is a paramilitary volunteer organization affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
There was no immediate comment from US officials on the statement.
Sources
- US seeking to sow seeds of discord among domestic factions — Mehr News (Iran)
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