Iranian police stand guard in front of the British Embassy in Tehran during a protest by members of the Basij volunteer Islamic militia on January 14, 2026. The Basij, linked to the Revolutionary Guards, are among the most devout supporters of the Islamic regime in Iran. A funeral ceremony was held on January 14 for over 100 members of the security forces and other "martyrs" killed in the demonstrations, which authorities have branded as "riots" while accusing protesters of waging "acts of terror".