The Israeli army has confirmed the death of Golam Reza Soleimani, the commander of the Iranian paramilitary forces Basij, which operate under the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Soleimani was reportedly a key architect in managing control over Iranian society and brutally suppressing protests. His death resonates widely in public discourse, raising questions about the broader context of the Basij's role in Iran's defense system.

In a scholarly work by Polish researcher Marek Brylew, published in the Journal of Modern Science, Basij is depicted as a crucial component of the Islamic regime's "defense mosaic." The study emphasizes that the Basij combines internal societal control, ideological indoctrination, and participation in asymmetric warfare and regional operations. The author particularly highlights the dual function of the Basij: internally, through stabilizing and monitoring society, and externally, by providing military and political support for Iran's objectives beyond its borders.

Soleimani's death could potentially shift the power dynamics within the Basij and might lead to changes in Iran's domestic and foreign policy strategies. The implications of this event could further influence Iran's approach to suppressing dissent and maintaining regime stability, particularly in the context of ongoing unrest and protests, as the Basij has been instrumental in quelling such movements in the past.