"Units from Bassij [paramilitary Bassij force] joining the regular State Security Forces (SSF) – mullahs' suppressive police– began patrolling the streets of capitals," Iraqi said.
"We tested these units for their performance on duty with regular SSF units and the results were overwhelming. Thus, since October 28, the mix Bassij and SSF units went fully operational throughout Tehran. The units will replace the fixed check points operating in the capital," Iraqi added.
He said that the reasons for the changes were a better security respond to the citizens' growing need for higher security in Tehran's districts.
However, the real reason behind the IRGC's new plan is adopting more suppressive measures against rising popular protests against the mullahs' regime.