On November 13, 2026, Resistance Units affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) marked the seventh anniversary of the November 2019 uprising with anti-regime activities in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, reaffirming their determination to continue the struggle for regime change and reject all forms of dictatorship.
As part of their weekly activities, the Resistance Units displayed placards in public places, commemorating the more than 1,500 protesters killed during the November 2019 uprising and emphasizing that the struggle for freedom remains unfinished.
November 13—Zahedan, southeast Iran
In their weekly activities, PMOI/MEK Resistance Units in Zahedan marked the 7th anniversary of the November 2019 uprising and reiterated their commitment to overthrowing the regime and the rejection of the mullahs' and shah dictatorships. pic.twitter.com/9xUqEIBUSF— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 14, 2026
“The November 2019 uprising will continue until the overthrow of tyranny,” read one placard.
Another declared, “No to mullahs, no to shah, yes to freedom and a democratic republic.”
The messages reflected two central themes of the activities: keeping the spirit of the November uprising alive and rejecting any attempt to replace the ruling religious dictatorship with a restoration of the former monarchy.
The November 2019 uprising: A turning point in Iran’s struggle for freedom
The November 2019 uprising began on November 15, following the regime’s sudden increase in gasoline prices. What started as protests against economic hardship rapidly spread to more than 190 cities and evolved into nationwide demonstrations demanding an end to clerical rule.
"The great uprising of November 2019 pushed the regime to the verge of being overthrown" pic.twitter.com/KdvepRZDiD
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 14, 2026
The regime responded with deadly force. Security forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Basij, opened fire on protesters while authorities imposed a near-total internet blackout. At least 1,500 protesters were killed, and thousands more were injured or arrested.
Seven years later, the Resistance Units in Zahedan highlighted the uprising as a defining moment in the struggle against the regime.
“The great uprising of November 2019 pushed the regime to the verge of being overthrown,” read one placard.
Another emphasized that the uprising represented a historic turning point whose lessons continue to guide the struggle for democratic change.
Keeping the spirit of the uprising alive and preparing for the next revolt
The Zahedan activities went beyond commemorating the victims of November 2019. The Resistance Units presented the uprising as a model for future resistance and a source of lessons for the continuation of the struggle.
“The lessons, experiences, and model of the November 2019 uprising serve as a guide for action,” one placard declared.
"During the November 2019 uprising, Ali Khamenei grew so terrified of the massive popular surge that he resorted to massacring at least 1,500 protesters in a desperate attempt to quell the storm" pic.twitter.com/j1La1QqAmM
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 14, 2026
Another stated, “The fiery November 2019 uprising demonstrated that the uprising for regime change is an ongoing, unstoppable process.”
The messages also emphasized the role of the younger generation in carrying forward the struggle and transforming the memory of those killed into renewed resistance.
These activities are part of a broader campaign by PMOI Resistance Units marking the anniversary. On November 2, Resistance Units carried out 30 operations against regime institutions and symbols of repression, as part of 90 activities across Tehran and 24 other cities.
The anniversary campaign reflects the Resistance Units’ determination to maintain opposition to the regime and prepare the ground for future nationwide uprisings.
Neither shah nor mullahs: Rejecting dictatorship in all its forms
A central theme of the November 13 activities was the rejection of both the ruling theocracy and the restoration of the Pahlavi monarchy. The Resistance Units emphasized that the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom must not result in exchanging one dictatorship for another.
“A dictator is a dictator, whether with a turban or a crown,” read one placard.
Another declared, “Down with the oppressor, be it the shah or the supreme leader.”
These messages reject the narrative promoted by the remnants of the shah regime that Iran’s political future should involve restoring the Pahlavi dynasty.
"Within just 48 hours, the November 2019 uprising provided a striking demonstration of both the feasibility and the inevitability of the ruling establishment's complete collapse" pic.twitter.com/QxB92MVulj
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) November 14, 2026
The Resistance Units also highlighted the historical experience of Iran’s struggle against dictatorship. The 1979 revolution brought an end to the Shah’s rule, but the establishment of the clerical dictatorship denied the Iranian people the democratic freedoms they had sought.
“The uprising to liberate Iran from the grip of religious tyranny requires an explicit demarcation from monarchical fascism and firm adherence to the guiding principle of ‘No to Shah no to mullahs’,” stated another placard.
The activities emphasized that the alternative to the clerical regime must be a democratic republic based on the sovereignty of the Iranian people, rather than hereditary or religious rule.
The struggle continues
Seven years after the November 2019 uprising, the activities of the Resistance Units in Zahedan demonstrate their commitment to keeping the memory of the uprising alive and carrying its lessons into the next stage of the struggle for freedom.
Their messages link the sacrifice of the protesters killed in 2019 with the determination to continue resisting the ruling establishment and prepare for future uprisings.
Above all, the Resistance Units are emphasizing that the objective is not simply to replace one tyrannical ruler with another, but to end dictatorship in all its forms and establish a democratic republic.