Mass poisoning of Basij forces in Tehran

A mass poisoning incident at a Basij base in Tehran has left over 100 hospitalized and one dead.

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Tehran, Iran

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 11:18 UTC

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A mass poisoning incident has struck a Basij paramilitary base in Tehran, reportedly caused by tainted food. Over 100 members of the Iranian regime's volunteer militia required evacuation and hospitalization for severe symptoms. Iranian authorities have confirmed that at least one of the hospitalized individuals has died from the poisoning. The perpetrator and exact method of the poisoning remain unidentified.

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