The Resistance Units affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) resumed their anti-regime activities in Zahedan, the capital of Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran, on Friday, January 24. These efforts are part of a broader campaign aimed at rejecting all forms of dictatorship, whether under the Shah or the mullahs, and emphasizing the people’s determination to achieve freedom.
In a city that has become a symbol of defiance, the Resistance Units amplified their calls for an end to the regime’s tyranny. They used slogans and public demonstrations to reiterate their commitment to the democratic revolution underway in Iran. The slogans highlight the unity between the people and the resistance and their shared goal of uprooting the ruling theocracy.
"The people and the rebels will root out the regime and the IRGC" pic.twitter.com/7yqOYmAbUm
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 25, 2025
Prominent slogans included:
- “No to the crown, no to the turban, the mullahs’ regime is done.”
- “The overthrow of the religious dictatorship is the only way to reach freedom in Iran and peace in the region.”
- “The people and the rebels will root out the regime and the IRGC.”
- “The democratic revolution of the people of Iran is approaching in leaps and bounds.”
"The people of Baluchestan demand the prosecution of the orchestrators and implementors of the Bloody Friday" pic.twitter.com/LE6TS0BGxS
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 25, 2025
The escalation in activities by the PMOI Resistance Units comes amid increasing repression by the regime. The execution of political prisoners has risen significantly, which analysts believe is a desperate move by regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to quell growing dissent. As one slogan stated, “The execution of political prisoners is Khamenei’s effort to prevent uprisings.”
In addition to resisting oppressive policies, the Resistance Units drew attention to past atrocities committed by the regime. They specifically highlighted the demand for justice for the victims of “Bloody Friday,” an infamous massacre of peaceful protesters in Zahedan by the regime’s security forces in 2022. The slogan “The people of Baluchestan demand the prosecution of the orchestrators and implementors of the Bloody Friday” reflects the continued call for accountability.
"The overthrow of religious dictatorship is the only path to reach freedom in Iran and peace in the region" pic.twitter.com/6efiGMddlt
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 25, 2025
The Resistance Units also addressed the historical oppression faced by the people of Baluchestan under both the Shah and the current regime. A powerful message underscored this reality: “The destruction of the home of the people of Baluchestan is the pressure lever that both the Shah and mullahs’ regime have used.”
Zahedan has emerged as a focal point of the broader resistance movement, symbolizing the unity between Iran’s ethnic minorities and the national struggle for democracy. The Resistance Units’ activities underline their belief that “The democratic revolution of Iran will be accomplished by the people and the rebels.”
"The democratic revolution of the people of Iran is approaching in leaps and bounds" pic.twitter.com/YZF75vBqP0
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 25, 2025
These actions and slogans highlight a growing sentiment among Iranians that the fall of the religious dictatorship is imminent. As another slogan declared, “The overthrow of the mullahs’ regime is fast approaching.” The Resistance Units remain steadfast in their objective: to bring freedom to Iran and secure peace for the entire region.