The Iranian city of Zahedan witnessed a notable escalation in the activities of PMOI Resistance Units, which directly target the ruling mullahs’ regime. These activities are embodied in large-scale campaigns of installing banners and writing graffiti throughout the city, in a clear indication of growing popular resistance.
"We will punish the regime for looting the people's bread and water" pic.twitter.com/nb5OwTvQxD
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 24, 2025
Resounding Slogans Carrying Profound Messages
The slogans of the Uprising Units carry powerful messages that reject oppression, call for fundamental change, and expose the tyrannical nature of the regime. These slogans reflect the aspirations of the Iranian people for freedom and democracy:
- “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or Khamenei”: This slogan is not merely a protest cry, but a categorical rejection of all forms of dictatorship and tyranny, whether represented by the former Shah or the current rule of the mullahs. It emphasizes that the people want no alternative to dictatorship but complete freedom.
"The women of Baluchestan cry out against poverty, discrimination, and tyranny of the mullahs" pic.twitter.com/s0pynJ2cMf
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 24, 2025
- “The women of Baluchestan cannot be silenced”: This slogan highlights the pivotal and heroic role of women in Baluchistan, affirming their steadfastness and unwavering resolve in the face of the oppression and injustice practiced by the regime, and underscores their active participation in the resistance movement.
- “Resistance Units will overthrow this regime”: This slogan expresses a firm conviction and an explicit declaration that these units, composed of the youth of the uprising, will be the driving force to topple the mullahs’ regime and bring about the desired change.
"From Zahedan to Tehran, down with the oppressor, be it the Shah or the mullahs" pic.twitter.com/ph0g7AQiqE
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 24, 2025
- “Resistance against the oppressor is a legitimate right”: This slogan affirms the fundamental principle of the inherent right to self-defense and to stand against any form of injustice and oppression, and it legitimizes popular resistance operations against the regime.
- “From Zahedan to Tehran, death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or Khamenei”: This slogan expands the scope of the demands to encompass the entire geography of Iran, from the far east in Zahedan to the capital, Tehran, stressing that the rejection of dictatorship and tyranny is a comprehensive national demand not limited to a specific region.
"No to Shah no to mullahs, the people of Iran demand a democratic republic" pic.twitter.com/WYjE1RjfK1
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) May 24, 2025
- “The looted bread and water of the people must be turned into bricks and fire upon this regime”: This slogan reflects intense anger at the economic corruption and mismanagement of the regime, which has led to the plundering of the people’s wealth and the deterioration of their living conditions. It is an explicit threat to transform this anger and deprivation into a revolutionary force that will overthrow the regime and restore rights to their owners.
The Goal of the Resistance Units: Establishing Democracy in Iran
The ultimate goal of these Resistance Units is to achieve true democracy in Iran, where the people can freely choose their leaders, the foundations of social justice are laid, and human rights are respected. These movements in Zahedan, which stem from the heart of society, confirm that the resistance against the mullahs’ regime is ongoing and takes multiple forms, paving the way towards a future dominated by freedom and popular sovereignty.