On the 58th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh, the democratically elected prime minister of Iran and a symbol of national sovereignty, members of the Resistance Units staged commemorative activities across multiple cities in Iran. Dr. Mossadegh, who led the nationalization of Iran’s oil industry, was overthrown in a 1953 coup orchestrated by the Shah’s regime with foreign support. Decades later, his legacy remains deeply ingrained in the collective memory of the Iranian people.
In Tehran, Resistance Units displayed messages honoring Mossadegh’s contributions to Iran’s independence and struggle against colonial rule. Banners and graffiti carried slogans such as “Mossadegh, bless your soul, your path continues” and “Our blood-soaked generation holds the torch of Kuchak Khan and Mossadegh.” These messages underscored the unwavering determination of Iranians to uphold his ideals of national sovereignty and freedom.
Tehran
"Mossadegh, bless your soul, your path continues" pic.twitter.com/Xbl2BBNtYN— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 4, 2025
Throughout the capital, images of Dr. Mossadegh were displayed alongside those of Massoud Rajavi, the Iranian Resistance Leader. One banner hailed Mossadegh as “a resilient and unyielding leader who taught us the first lesson of struggling against colonialism,” while another proclaimed, “Mossadegh, the manifestation of a nation’s political will for independence and freedom.”
A particularly striking quote from Mossadegh’s trial before the Shah’s court was also highlighted: “Where there is a matter of rights, I renounce everything. I have nothing except my homeland before my eyes.” This statement, made in the face of repression, continues to resonate with those who oppose both the clerical regime and monarchist rule in Iran.
Tehran
Images of Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh and Iranian Resistance Leader Massoud Rajavi pic.twitter.com/fG2w6bwer4— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 4, 2025
Similar tributes appeared beyond Tehran. In Lahijan, Mashhad, Karaj, Rasht, Babol, and Saravan, Resistance Units displayed banners reinforcing Mossadegh’s role as a symbol of Iran’s fight for sovereignty. In several locations, his image appeared alongside that of Iranian resistance leader Massoud Rajavi, reinforcing the connection between Mossadegh’s nationalist struggle and the ongoing resistance against the ruling theocracy.
A recurring slogan seen in Tehran, Babol, and Saravan denounced both Iran’s current regime and the previous monarchy: “No to the mullahs, no to the Cossack (the Pahlavi regime), bless your soul Mossadegh.” This statement reflects the rejection of both the clerical dictatorship and the former monarchy, which overthrew Mossadegh’s government.
Tehran
"Mossadegh, the manifestation of a nation's political will for independence and freedom" pic.twitter.com/0Swgf4AwJ8— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 4, 2025
These activities come at a time of heightened political tension in Iran, with growing dissent against the ruling system. The PMOI’s Resistance Units have been increasingly active, using such symbolic occasions to rally support for their vision of a free and democratic Iran. By invoking Mossadegh’s legacy, they reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of independence, justice, and self-determination that he championed.