Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, appointed Sardar Gheibparvar as the Head of Basij Organization and the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Basij Affairs. The following is the full text of this edict issued on December 7, 2016.
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Sardar Gholam-Hussein Gheibparvar
Following the appointment of Sardar Basiji Muhammad Reza Naqdi as the Deputy of Cultural and Social Affairs of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and upon the suggestion of the Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and in light of your commitment, competence and valuable experiences, I appoint you as the head of the Basij Organization and Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Basij Affairs.
What is expected is improving the presence of the people, particularly the presence of our dear youth in an organized manner, improving Basij in the arenas that the Islamic Revolution needs – arenas such as science, culture, defense and public service – creating and organizing research and observation groups at all levels particularly in the Basij Staff for the purpose of designing strategies, observing activities and preventing the enemy infiltration, and establishing definite rules for strengthening collaboration, cooperation and coordination between people from different social backgrounds and organizations in charge.
I thank Sardar Basiji Muhammad Reza Naqdi for the efficient and sincere efforts and endeavors that were made during the time he held this responsibility.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
December 7, 2016