As Tehran intensifies its campaign of terror through mass executions, Resistance Units in Zahedan and beyond honor the 2019 martyrs and vow to continue the struggle for a free and democratic Iran.

On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the November 2019 uprising, the Iranian regime has unleashed an unprecedented wave of executions—a campaign of terror aimed at silencing dissent and instilling fear among the populace. Yet, instead of submission, this brutality has reignited the spirit of resistance. Across Iran, particularly in Zahedan, the Resistance Units of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) are taking to the streets, sending a clear and defiant message: the regime’s machinery of repression is failing.

Their commemoration of the uprising’s 1,500 martyrs is not only an act of remembrance but a renewed pledge to overthrow the theocracy and to reject all forms of dictatorship—be it clerical or monarchic—in favor of a free and democratic republic.

Legacy of November 2019: The Spark That Ignited a Generation

The November 2019 uprising remains one of the most defining moments in Iran’s modern struggle for freedom. What began as a protest against a sudden hike in gasoline prices quickly transformed into a nationwide revolt against corruption, repression, and tyranny. Demonstrations erupted across 28 provinces, with protesters chanting slogans directly targeting the regime’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and calling for the downfall of the entire theocratic establishment.

The regime responded with ruthless violence. After imposing a near-total internet blackout, its forces—including the IRGC and Basij militias—opened fire on unarmed civilians. Khamenei reportedly ordered his commanders to “do whatever it takes.” Snipers, armored vehicles, and even helicopters were used to crush the protests, resulting in the massacre of at least 1,500 people.

For Iran’s Resistance Units, the bloodshed of November 2019 stands as both a tragedy and a guiding light—a reminder that freedom can only be achieved through steadfast resistance against the regime’s tyranny.

Zahedan: “Our Response to Executions Is Uprising”

In the face of growing unrest, the regime has escalated its use of the death penalty as a weapon of intimidation. In October 2025 alone, Khamenei’s judiciary hanged at least 285 prisoners, setting a new record for what activists call “crime and brutality in the 21st century.” According to monitoring reports, 1,471 executions were recorded in the first ten months of 2025—more than double the figure for the same period in 2024.

But in Zahedan, the capital of Baluchestan—one of Iran’s most oppressed and heavily targeted provinces—Resistance Units responded with defiance, holding placards reading:

  • “Our response to executions is uprising.”
  • “No to execution is our nation’s slogan.”

Their public stand symbolizes the resilience of a society that refuses to bow before the gallows. For every execution meant to terrorize the public, the Resistance answers with a louder cry for rebellion.

A Message Beyond Fear: Rejecting All Forms of Dictatorship

The new generation of Iranian protesters has made one thing unmistakably clear: the struggle is not about replacing one dictator with another. They reject both the clerical regime and the deposed monarchy, denouncing both systems as two faces of tyranny.

Their slogans capture this rejection with striking clarity:

  • “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or the Leader.”
  • “A dictatorship is a dictatorship, whether in a turban or a crown.”

Activists also highlight that the monarchists were absent during the November 2019 uprising, emphasizing that Iran’s Generation Z—the generation of uprising—has no nostalgia for past dictatorships. Their fight is rooted in a vision of popular sovereignty, democracy, and equality, and their goal is the establishment of a democratic republic where power lies with the people, free from the chains of both the crown and the turban.

The Uprising’s Spirit Lives On

As the sixth anniversary of the 2019 uprising approaches, the regime’s campaign of executions has failed to extinguish the revolutionary spirit—it has only fueled it further. Across Iran, from Zahedan to Tehran, the Resistance Units continue to draw strength from the sacrifices of those who fell in 2019, reaffirming their commitment to complete the mission that began in blood and defiance.

Their message echoes across the nation: the time for change has come, and no amount of terror can stop a people who have already chosen freedom.

“We have given up everything,” one Resistance Unit member declared, “to obtain everything for the people of Iran.”

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