{"id":84601,"date":"2026-03-14T09:39:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=84601"},"modified":"2026-03-14T12:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T11:44:57","slug":"iran-mek-resistance-units-resume-defiant-activities-in-zahedan-calling-for-a-democratic-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance-activities-inside-iran\/2026\/03\/iran-mek-resistance-units-resume-defiant-activities-in-zahedan-calling-for-a-democratic-republic\/84601\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran: MEK Resistance Units Resume Defiant Activities in Zahedan, Calling for a Democratic Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><html><body><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"345a7bdf-38dc-4aad-854e-485d9aeea173\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84602\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84602\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84602\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZahedanResistanceUnitsMarch13.jpg\" alt=\"MEK Resistance Units in Zahedan display banners and placards supporting a democratic republic and rejecting both clerical and monarchical dictatorship, March 13, 2026.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZahedanResistanceUnitsMarch13.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZahedanResistanceUnitsMarch13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ZahedanResistanceUnitsMarch13-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MEK Resistance Units in Zahedan display banners and placards supporting a democratic republic and rejecting both clerical and monarchical dictatorship, March 13, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1frwhzb\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"379\">MEK Resistance Units Defy Repression with Public Activities in Zahedan<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"571\">Despite heightened repression and the tense atmosphere created by the regime\u2019s security forces, <a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/about-iranian-opposition-pmoi-mek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEK<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/t\/iranian-resistance-units\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resistance Units<\/a>\u00a0resumed their public activities in Zahedan on Friday, March 13, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"939\">Members of the MEK Resistance Units took to the streets of the southeastern city, displaying placards and banners in support of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/about-ncri\/ncri\/alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCRI<\/a>) and its call for the establishment of <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance\/2026\/02\/announcement-of-a-provisional-government-by-the-national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/84244\/\" rel=\"\">a democratic republic<\/a> in Iran. Their messages reflected the Iranian people\u2019s demand for freedom, popular sovereignty, and fundamental civil liberties.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">March 13\u2014Zahedan, southeast Iran<br>PMOI Resistance Units resumed anti-regime activities despite the growing repressive measures and threats by regime security forces. The Resistance Units reiterated their commitment to overthrowing the regime and establishing a democratic republic\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P9xlXvet4D\">pic.twitter.com\/P9xlXvet4D<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/2032753215276466491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 14, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"88clgc\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1010\">Rejecting Both Dictatorships: \u201cNo to the Shah, No to the Mullahs\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1340\">The activists emphasized that the Iranian people reject all forms of dictatorship. Their banners and slogans echoed the popular chant heard during nationwide protests: <strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1220\">\u201cNo to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/society\/who-was-mohammad-reza-pahlavi-shah-irans-last-pahlavi-dictator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shah<\/a>, no to the mullahs,\u201d<\/strong> highlighting the determination of Iranians to end clerical rule while rejecting any return to monarchical dictatorship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1627\">MEK Resistance Units warned that certain monarchist factions are attempting to exploit the sacrifices made by the Iranian people during recent uprisings. According to the activists, the ongoing movement in Iran represents a comprehensive struggle against dictatorship in all its forms.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18a99lt\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1678\">Continued Resistance Despite Security Threats<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1998\">Operating under constant risk of arrest and surveillance, the activists carried out their activities in public spaces to challenge the regime\u2019s attempts to silence dissent. Their presence in the streets of Zahedan underscored the persistence of organized resistance networks despite the regime\u2019s intensified crackdown.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2269\">Participants also reaffirmed their determination to continue the struggle against the system of absolute clerical rule. In their statements, they warned the regime\u2019s leadership that the Iranian people\u2019s resistance will continue until freedom and democracy are achieved.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vha0dm\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2333\">Youth and Resistance Units Driving the Movement for Change<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2618\">Organizers of the activities stressed the growing role of youth activists and MEK Resistance Units across Iran. According to their statements, these networks are playing an increasingly important role in sustaining protests and organizing resistance against the ruling establishment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2829\">They emphasized that meaningful political change will not emerge from within the current ruling structure but through the continued mobilization of the Iranian people and the expansion of organized resistance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"No to shah, no to mullahs. The people demand a democratic republic.\" <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i1KO5nK3DE\">pic.twitter.com\/i1KO5nK3DE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mojahedineng\/status\/2032764082240061909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 14, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2ty59c\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2902\">Call for International Recognition of the Iranian People\u2019s Struggle<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3217\">The activists also called on the international community to recognize the Iranian people\u2019s right to resist tyranny and establish a democratic republic. They urged governments and international institutions to support the Iranian people\u2019s struggle for freedom and to hold the regime accountable for its repression.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3382\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">According to the organizers, the activities in Zahedan demonstrate that despite severe repression, the Iranian people\u2019s movement for democracy continues to expand.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\u062a\u0635 \u067e\u0631\u0627\u062a\u06cc\u06a9 \u0632\u0627\u0647\u062f\u0627\u0646-\u0641\u0639\u0627\u0644\u06cc\u062a \u0647\u0627\u06cc \u06a9\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646 \u0647\u0627\u06cc \u0642\u0647\u0631\u0645\u0627\u0646 \u0634\u0648\u0631\u0634\u06cc \u062f\u0631 \u0628\u0644\u0648\u0686\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0646 -\u06f1\u06f4\u06f0\u06f4\u06f1\u06f2\u06f2\u06f2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_-oizY7xmnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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