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Khamenei's Representative in the IRGC: IRGC and Basij Should Lead in Childbearing

Jul 18, 2026 July 18, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

Abdollah Hajizadeh, representing Khamenei in the IRGC, emphasized the need for the IRGC and Basij to promote higher birth rates in Iran, criticizing population control as a foreign conspiracy. This statement reflects ongoing concerns about demographic trends in the country.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian government is actively promoting childbearing as a national strategy.

👥 Key Players

Abdollah Hajizadeh (عبدالله حاجی‌زاده) ACTOR
Khamenei's representative in the IRGC
"'Population control is one of the enemies' conspiracies and a strategic mistake.'"
IRGC (سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی) TARGET
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
"'IRGC and Basij should be at the forefront of childbearing.'"
Basij (بسیج) TARGET
Basij Resistance Force
"'IRGC and Basij should be at the forefront of childbearing.'"

⚡ Actions

Abdollah Hajizadeh ANNOUNCE IRGC, Basij
"'IRGC and Basij should be at the forefront of childbearing.'"
Confidence: 90%
Abdollah Hajizadeh CRITICIZE population control advocates
"'Population control is one of the enemies' conspiracies and a strategic mistake.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Khamenei's representative urges IRGC and Basij to lead in promoting childbearing against population control.

  • Abdollah Hajizadeh announce IRGC, Basij
  • Abdollah Hajizadeh criticize population control advocates

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it emphasizes the regime's focus on increasing population amidst declining birth rates.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence demographic policies in neighboring countries.
🌐 International: Because it counters Western narratives on population control.

📚 Background

The Iranian government is actively promoting childbearing as a national strategy.

📝 Key Evidence

"'Population control is one of the enemies' conspiracies and a strategic mistake.'"
→ Criticism of population control advocates.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
The source is state-affiliated, reflecting the official stance of the Iranian government.

Abdollah Hajizadeh, Khamenei's representative in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), referred to the Islamic Republic's law aimed at increasing population and stated that the IRGC and Basij should be 'at the forefront of childbearing.' He added, 'Population control is one of the enemies' conspiracies and a strategic mistake.' Hajizadeh continued, 'They came to us and said fewer children, easier life, but in the West, they are having children at twice the rate of Muslims.'

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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →

Translation confidence: 85%

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