
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr is a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, known for his hardline stance and significant role in the militarization and restructuring of the Basij militia. Appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei, Zolghadr has been instrumental in aligning the Basij with the IRGC, enhancing its operational capabilities to support the regime's security and repression efforts.
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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr was appointed as head of the Basij militia and was known as a brutal but efficient administrator.
The U.S. has only strengthened the Iranian regime’s hand – which it’s been doing since 2003The Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-06-01










