Mehdi Khanaki, a 26-year-old law graduate and member of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), was arrested in Karaj in February 2026 and later sentenced to death on charges related to his alleged membership in the PMOI and activities against the regime. Reports said he was subjected to severe physical and psychological torture during his detention. He was executed by the Iranian regime at Karaj Prison on July 22, 2026.

🚨 Resistance Units Across Iran Pay Tribute to Executed PMOI Member Mehdi Khanaki — Part 4

Marking 40 days since his execution, PMOI Resistance Units in several Iranian cities honored Mehdi Khanaki by displaying his picture alongside flowers and memorial wreaths. https://t.co/tOvLtMQMpz pic.twitter.com/YRQrcwh1uM

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Resistance Units: “Brave Mehdi, We Will Never Forget You; Your Name Is in Our Hearts and Your Memory Is With Us Every Moment”

PMOI Resistance Units paid tribute to Mehdi Khanaki, a courageous commander of  Resistance Units, on the 40th day since his execution by Iran’s clerical regime.

The Resistance Units honored his memory with floral tributes and images of the young PMOI member, reaffirming that his name and memory remain alive.

A floral wreath bearing a color photograph of Mehdi Khanaki carried the message:

“Brave Mehdi, we will never forget you. Your name is in our hearts, and your memory is with us every moment.”

A flower basket featuring a color photograph of Mehdi Khanaki bore the message:

“Dear Mehdi, your name is a symbol of kindness and courage.”

Another flower basket featuring his photograph carried the message:

“Dear Mehdi, may your memory be honored. Your name is eternal, and your path will continue.”