Israel’s intelligence community, The Mossad, has released a short message in Persian directed at members of Iran’s Basij militia, the regime’s internal enforcement force used to suppress protests and control the population
In the message, the Mossad warns Basij members that they will not be able to hide much longer as thousands of Iranian citizens continue documenting their actions and sending information abroad. According to the message, every image and piece of information sent by Iranians is turning into actionable intelligence that can expose and target those involved in repressing the public.
The warning underscores the growing information war surrounding the unrest inside Iran, where citizens increasingly use mobile phones and social media to document the activities of regime forces. Israeli messaging appears aimed at both encouraging Iranians to continue sharing information and putting psychological pressure on Basij members by signaling that their identities and actions are being recorded and tracked.
NEWSRAEL: WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
The message highlights a new battlefield in the conflict with the Iranian regime: information and psychological pressure. By encouraging Iranian citizens to document Basij activity and share it externally, Israel is amplifying internal pressure on the regime’s enforcement arm. If Basij members believe they are constantly being recorded and identified, it could weaken their willingness to crack down on protests and further erode the regime’s control.
