The southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan has become a new flashpoint in the growing movement against the clerical regime.

In recent weeks, Resistance Units affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) have significantly intensified their activities, signaling a deepening resolve to confront the regime’s repression.

Their campaign—consisting of bold graffiti and large banners placed throughout the city—demonstrates a surging wave of defiance and a widening base of popular support for regime change.

The Voice of Resistance Through Slogans

These Resistance Units, often made up of young Iranians, have made their message clear through a series of powerful slogans that articulate the nation’s long-suppressed aspirations for freedom, justice, and democracy. Each slogan offers a glimpse into the political and emotional pulse of a country seeking to break free from decades of dictatorship.

  • “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or Khamenei”
    This slogan expresses a sweeping rejection of both past and present forms of tyranny. By condemning both the monarchy of the Shah and the theocratic rule of Ali Khamenei, it reflects a demand for a future built on democratic values, not a return to previous systems of oppression.

  • “The women of Baluchestan cannot be silenced”
    This message honors the courage of Baluch women, who have emerged as central figures in the resistance. Despite facing intense discrimination and state violence, these women continue to play a leading role in the struggle for justice and equality, serving as symbols of unshakable determination.

  • “Resistance Units will overthrow this regime”
    This direct declaration of intent encapsulates the belief that change will not come from reform or negotiation, but through organized, grassroots resistance. It reflects the confidence of a generation that sees itself as the engine of Iran’s liberation.

  • “Resistance against the oppressor is a legitimate right”
    Echoing principles of international justice, this slogan defends the right to resist tyranny. It casts the Resistance Units’ actions not as extremism, but as a moral and political necessity in the face of systematic repression.

  • “From Zahedan to Tehran, death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or Khamenei”
    This slogan underscores the national character of the uprising. It draws a line from the restive east of Iran to its political center, asserting that the call for freedom is universal and not confined to any single region or ethnicity.

  • “The looted bread and water of the people must be turned into bricks and fire upon this regime”
    This vivid metaphor highlights the economic devastation and plunder endured by the Iranian people. It speaks to a growing rage among citizens whose basic needs have been stolen, transforming their suffering into a force for revolutionary change.

A Struggle for Democracy and Sovereignty

At the heart of these actions lies a clear objective: the establishment of a democratic Iran where the people’s rights are respected, elections are free and fair, and the rule of law replaces authoritarian control. The recent wave of activity in Zahedan suggests that resistance is not only alive but gaining momentum across Iran, driven by a people who refuse to remain silent in the face of injustice.

The PMOI’s Resistance Units in Zahedan are part of a broader national struggle—one that is increasingly visible, organized, and determined. As this resistance spreads and evolves, it continues to lay the groundwork for a future defined not by oppression, but by freedom and popular sovereignty.

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