Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province – July 25, 2025

MEK Resistance Units in Zahedan commemorated the 37th anniversary of Operation Eternal Light (Forough-e Javidan) with a bold and coordinated campaign. This operation, launched by the National Liberation Army (NLA) in July 1988, was a major milestone in Iran’s resistance history. It remains a powerful symbol of heroic sacrifice and hope for national liberation.

This week, Resistance Units organized anti-regime displays across public areas in Zahedan. Through banners, placards, and protest visuals, they honored over 1,300 fallen NLA fighters who gave their lives for Iran’s freedom. They also reaffirmed their determination to continue that legacy.

Describing Operation Eternal Light as a historic turning point, Resistance Units noted how the campaign shook the regime’s foundations by reaching the gates of Kermanshah. Today, they say, its spirit continues through the actions of MEK Resistance Units  across the country.

Despite strict surveillance and heavy security, these activists called for the overthrow of the regime through organized resistance. They rejected foreign intervention or appeasement. Instead, they supported the “Third Option” proposed by Maryam Rajavi: a democratic revolution led by the people and their organized resistance.

Key Messages from MEK Resistance Units in Zahedan

“Operation Eternal Light: A beacon of inspiration for freedom and justice.”

“Long live the National Liberation Army of Iran — the path of the martyrs of Eternal Light continues until the regime is overthrown.”

“Dictatorship is dictatorship — whether crowned or turbaned.”

“The democratic revolution of the Iranian people will prevail.”

“Repressive monarchism only serves the Supreme Leader and the Revolutionary Guards.”

“Down with the Shah and the Mullahs — we want freedom and a democratic republic.”

“The legacy of a century: monarchy and theocracy, crimes and betrayal.”

“The Iranian nation is rising — with resistance, uprising, and determination to end religious fascism.”

“The people’s resistance must be internationally recognized.”

“Zahedan rises for freedom — no to tyranny, no to betrayal.”

“The curse of the people and history is upon the blood-soaked Shah and the Supreme Leader alike.”

One banner quoted Iranian Resistance leader Massoud Rajavi:

“Promoting monarchist divisions only benefits Khamenei and his security forces.”

By commemorating this historic event, MEK Resistance Units are not only honoring the past. They are also sending a powerful message about the future: a secular, democratic, and free Iran—liberated from both monarchy and theocracy.