March 27, 2026 — Zahedan, Southeast Iran
The Resistance Units affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK continued their weekly anti-regime activities in Zahedan as part of their ongoing Nowruz campaign marking the Persian New Year. For nearly four years, these weekly actions have consistently highlighted public support for a democratic republic, the rejection of all forms of dictatorship, and endorsement of a provisional government under the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI).
Continued Nowruz Mobilization
The latest activities, held on Friday, March 27, reflect a continuation of the movement’s Nowruz-themed campaign, emphasizing that the beginning of the new Iranian year should symbolize a transition toward freedom and popular sovereignty.
Participants displayed banners across the city with slogans such as:
- “The real Nowruz will be an Iran without Mullahs and Shah, an independent Iran devoid of tyranny”
- “The force that will free Iran from dictatorship are the people”
- “A dictatorship is a dictatorship, whether with a turban or a crown”
These messages reinforced themes introduced in the previous week’s actions, particularly the rejection of both clerical rule and any return to monarchy.
"The real Nowruz will be an Iran without mullahs and shah, an independent Iran that is devoid of tyranny" pic.twitter.com/2ATErVuxal
— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) March 28, 2026
Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship
A central theme of the demonstrations remains the slogan “No to Shah, No to Mullahs,” reflecting a long-standing stance against authoritarian governance in any form. Activists described Iran’s current situation as part of a broader historical struggle between freedom and tyranny, insisting that neither monarchical nor theocratic systems represent the will of the Iranian people.
Another slogan echoed this sentiment:
“The people and history of Iran will curse the bloodthirsty Shah and Mullahs.”
Support for Transitional Government and Popular Sovereignty
The Resistance Units also reiterated their support for a provisional government framework proposed by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Banners emphasized that sovereignty belongs exclusively to the people and cannot be claimed by any ruling class or inherited authority. Activists described this principle as a “red line,” underscoring their insistence on a democratic republic based on popular vote.
