“We have two types of IRGC (Basij) battalions in Tehran, one of which is Imam Hossein (AS) battalions whose responsibility is defined in the field of defense so that if any problem occurs, they will be ready for confrontation,” Deputy Commander of Tehran’s IRGC Mohammad Rasoulallah (PBUH) Corps for Coordination Brigadier General Mohammad Rivandi told FNA on Monday.
“And the other battalion is the security Imam Ali (AS) battalions whose responsibility is defending security in the city,” he added.