{"id":90113,"date":"2026-09-02T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=90113"},"modified":"2026-09-02T07:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:50:00","slug":"resistance-units-mark-week-136-of-no-to-execution-tuesdays-across-iran-honor-pmoi-martyr-mehdi-khanaki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iranian-resistance-activities-inside-iran\/2026\/09\/resistance-units-mark-week-136-of-no-to-execution-tuesdays-across-iran-honor-pmoi-martyr-mehdi-khanaki\/90113\/","title":{"rendered":"Resistance Units Mark Week 136 of \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays\u201d Across Iran, Honor PMOI Martyr Mehdi Khanaki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Resistance Units mark Week 136 of No to Execution Tuesdays and honor the 40th day since Mehdi Khanaki\u2019s martyrdom.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Resistance Units and freedom-loving Iranians stage protest activities and memorial actions in cities across Iran, calling for an end to executions and the overthrow of the Iranian regime<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of the nationwide struggle against the Iranian regime\u2019s wave of criminal executions, Resistance Units<\/a> and freedom-loving Iranians carried out widespread protest activities on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, marking the 136th week of the \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays<\/a>\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n

The activities included displaying posters, photo actions, flower tributes, and memorial tables in Tehran, Karaj, and dozens of other cities across Iran. Many of the actions also commemorated the 40th day since the martyrdom of PMOI<\/a> martyr Mehdi Khanaki, a commander of a Resistance Unit.<\/p>\n

Through these activities, the Resistance Units and supporters of the \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays\u201d campaign called for the abolition of death sentences and an end to executions, while reaffirming their determination to continue the struggle for freedom and the overthrow of the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n

Tehran<\/h2>\n

A flower wreath bearing Mehdi Khanaki\u2019s photo was displayed with the message:<\/p>\n

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\u201cDear and courageous Mehdi, in your memory, there is a flame in my heart that will never be extinguished.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A memorial table was also set up to mark the 40th day since the martyrdom of Mehdi Khanaki.<\/p>\n

Another poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn memory of our comrades, we stand until the end. No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Karaj<\/h2>\n

A flower basket bearing Mehdi Khanaki\u2019s photo carried the message:<\/p>\n

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\u201cForty days have passed, but your name remains more alive than ever in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A memorial table accompanying the display stated:<\/p>\n

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\u201cToday marks the 40th day since the martyrdom of Mehdi Khanaki\u2014a day to remember a person who gave meaning to his life through his dream of freedom and a proud Iran. Mehdi has left us, but his beliefs and aspirations remain in the hearts of the people of Iran. His memory reminds us of values such as dignity, humanity, freedom, and hope for a better future for Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The display concluded with:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSalute to hero Mehdi \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kerman<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOn the 40th day since the martyrdom of Mehdi Khanaki, we honor his memory and his path \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cOn the 40th day since the martyrdom of Mehdi Khanaki, we will continue his path until the overthrow of the regime. No to executions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Somayeh Sara<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSalute to martyr Mehdi Khanaki \u2014 No to executions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Varamin<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cMehdi Khanaki, your path continues \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Shiraz<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo to executions \u2014 Political prisoners must be released. 1405.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Isfahan<\/h2>\n

A poster displayed the following verse:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhy do you frighten us, executioner?
\nWhen I laid my head at the feet of freedom,
\nI washed my hands of life for freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The poster identified the action with the \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n

Another poster carried a statement attributed to Massoud Rajavi:<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor the massacre and execution regime, a ceasefire means nothing but a halt to killing and execution. 1405.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mashhad<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo to executions \u2014 Support for No to Execution Tuesdays, 1405.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Golpayegan<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo to the gallows, no to the execution of Iran\u2019s youth \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Yazd<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe demand the abolition of executions of Iran\u2019s youth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays campaign \u2014 Arghavan Fallahi.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rasht<\/h2>\n

A poster carried the slogan:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe death sentence of Manouchehr Fallah must be abolished. No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Lahijan<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cExecutions will not intimidate us; rather, they strengthen our resolve to overthrow the regime \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cExecution is not the implementation of justice; it is a means of survival for the fascist regime. Rise up against executions \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Eslamshahr<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne voice, one cry: No to executions. From Qezel Hesar to across the country, no to executions \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cNo to executions. We will not remain silent. We support No to Execution Tuesdays.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cPrison and execution are not the answer to the people. Every execution increases the people\u2019s anger \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cNo to executions, no to the rule of death \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Abadan<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is the final message: Execute, and there will be an uprising \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cThe answer to execution is uprising \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cNo to the execution of Issa Chari \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cNo to the execution of Arghavan Fallahi \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bandar Abbas<\/h2>\n

Posters carried the following slogans:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo to executions, no to the rule of death \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cOne voice, one cry: No to executions \u2014 No to Execution Tuesdays campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The nationwide activities during the 136th week of the \u201cNo to Execution Tuesdays\u201d campaign demonstrated the continued opposition of Resistance Units and freedom-loving Iranians to executions and death sentences. The memorial actions honoring Mehdi Khanaki, also reaffirmed their commitment to keeping alive the memory and path of those who sacrificed their lives for freedom.<\/p>\n