In theory the Basij are banned from involvement in politics by the Iranian constitution, but its leadership is considered active, particularly during and after the 2005 election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Secara teori, Basij dilarang terlibat dalam politik oleh konstitusi Iran, tetapi pemimpinnya dianggap terlibat aktif, terutama selama dan setelah tahun pemilihan presiden 2005.