IRGC promotes 'self-sacrifice' campaign, ramps up efforts to hunt dissidents, critics abroad
In addition to seemingly attempting to crack down on dissident voices internationally, the Islamic Republic has renewed efforts to expand the mobilization of its supporter base nationally.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a new monitoring and intelligence system, Elaaj, aimed at hunting down dissidents and critics abroad. This comes alongside the recruitment drive for the Janfada, also known as the self-sacrifice campaign. The Elaaj system, which translates to “cure,” seeks to protect national security and the interests of the Iranian people from anti-patriotic, separatist movements, as well as those promoting sanctions and military attacks.
Supporters of the regime are encouraged to report dissidents internationally through Elaaj, potentially facing repercussions such as the revocation of citizenship or loss of financial and media access. In addition to this international crackdown, the Iranian government has ramped up efforts to mobilize its domestic base by installing billboards, promoting military training, and even organizing "national resistance" battalions.
Security experts suggest that while military mobilization may not occur in the West, the Islamic Republic will likely rely on Elaaj for transnational repression in regions like Europe, the US, and Australia.
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