Who Are The Resistance Units In Iran? – OpEd
History has repeatedly shown that, despite the military strength and advanced technology of repressive forces, they are ultimately unable to eradicate a movement that is organized, deeply rooted in society, and grounded in the ideal of freedom.
Since 2016, a new phenomenon has emerged in the Iranian people’s struggle against authoritarianism: the “Resistance Units.” This network was established by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, the main opposition force.
Over nearly a decade, these units have reached a significant level of organization. At the same time, Iranian authorities have sought, by all means, to prevent the international community from fully recognizing the existence and expansion of this network across the country.
A striking example of their activities is the operation of February 23, 2026, carried out shortly before the outbreak of the war. During this operation, approximately 250 individuals linked to the Resistance Units targeted a highly secured complex associated with Ali Khamenei. According to........
