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Soraya Abdollahi speaking into a mic outside MEK’s Camp Ashraf in Iraq, where she spent four years between 2009 and 2013, asking to see her son

2025-05-30 20:45

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‘How the MEK abducted my son – and Albania looked away’

Mother tells heart-wrenching story of a 24-year search for her only son

When Soraya Abdollahi was working day and night as a single mother in her 30s to provide for her three young children, she thought the biggest challenge she would face in the future was ensuring her kids received an adequate education and married someone they loved. She never imagined that, at 64 years of age, she and the rest of her family would have already spent over two decades looking for her only son, Amir Arsalan.

2025-04-27 22:59

By Sheida Sabzehvari

Women in the MEK: Trapped, tortured, and silenced

TEHRAN – Throughout history, women have often been more vulnerable than their male peers and faced higher risks of crime, sexual exploitation, and forced labor.

2025-03-22 19:43

French paper exposes Maryam Rajavi's lavish lifestyle, says terrorist's husband dead since 2003

TEHRAN - Maryam Rajavi, the ringleader of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terror organization enjoys a lifestyle of opulent luxury far removed from the humble existence of her followers, according to a recent exposé in the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné.

2025-03-16 22:30

By Sheida Sabzehvari

Inside the MEK: How the organization uses abuse and indoctrination to make terrorists

Issa Azadeh, former member of 38 years, speaks to the Tehran Times

TEHRAN – A high-paying job, a nice car, a big home, a fulfilling marriage, or healthy children – these are some of the most common aspirations for adults in society. But for 67-year-old Issa Azadeh, much of his life revolved around far simpler desires. "My biggest wish was to sleep comfortably for a few hours," he recounted during an interview with the Tehran Times.

2025-03-11 22:02

Families of Iranian terrorism victims slam Italian parliament's decision to honor MEK member

TEHRAN – In an open letter addressed to Italian authorities, families of Iranian victims of terrorism have condemned the Italian Parliament's decision to honor a member of the anti-Iran terror group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK).

2025-02-28 21:36

By Soheila Zarfam

US backing of notorious terrorists

Over 150 American lawmakers say they’ll help MEK terrorists destabilize Iran

TEHRAN – Among younger generations in Iran, the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) is largely unknown. For those in their teens and twenties, social media is a primary source of information, where influencers, celebrities, and brands often dominate the landscape, and an aging group of terrorists – many now well into their 60s and 70s – hold little appeal.

2025-01-12 22:29

‘A breach of intl. law’: Iran condemns France for hosting terrorist gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly criticized France for hosting a gathering of the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist group, accusing the French government of supporting terrorism and failing to uphold its international legal obligations.

2025-01-07 22:32

Details of MEK’s brutal terrorist tactics unveiled in Tehran trial

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Tehran Criminal Court's 11th Branch held the 26th trial session for 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.

2024/07/26

The Eternal Illusion

TEHRAN - The summer of 1988 witnessed a dramatic clash between Iran and the Mujahedin-e Khalq (aka MEK, MKO, PMOI) terrorist group. In the wake of an eight-year war with Iraq, Iran faced a renewed threat on its western borders.

2024-06-26 23:50

Torture Redefined: The Horrific ‘Engineering Operation’

TEHRAN- On June 26th, the world comes together to observe the International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture, a day dedicated to recognizing the suffering endured by victims of torture and reaffirming our commitment to eradicating such heinous acts.

2023-12-26 21:53

Tehran holds 3rd session of MKO terrorism trial

TEHRAN- The MKO terrorists’ third trial took place in Tehran under the chairmanship of Judge Dehqani on Tuesday with the presence of the relatives of the victims.

2023-12-12 22:28

By Alireza Akbari

Iran begins trial of MEK members

TEHRAN - The first court hearing for the trial of 104 members of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) took place on Tuesday with five lawyers representing the accused.

2023-09-12 22:21

MEK misled members of European Parliament

TEHRAN – A report by the European Parliament has said that the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization has committed many non-transparent actions in dealing with the members of the European Parliament.

2023-08-12 21:50

By Mohammad Pouladvand

A glimpse at MEK’s non-existent supporters

Non-Iranians are invited to attend MEK annual gatherings

The Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK/MKO) was a paramilitary organization that began its activities in Iran in 1965.

2023-08-07 22:51

By Giulio Chinappi

The double face of the MEK: between a moderate opposition party and a terrorist organization

While presenting itself as a moderate opposition force in the eyes of Western public opinion, the MEK continues to perpetrate terrorist actions in Iran for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, as evidenced by their own official website, where the attacks are described as heroic acts.

Maryam Rajavi talks to ex-Secretary of State Pompeo

2023-08-04 00:39

MKO ringleader Maryam Rajavi banned to enter Albania

TEHRAN - Albania’s Special Court on Corruption and Organized Crime has ordered state authorities to prevent Maryam Rajavi, the MKO ringleader, from entering the country.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Qalibaf

2023-07-14 20:46

Enemy seeks to dominate minds and souls of youth: speaker

TERHAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Qalibaf has warned that the enemy is planning to conquer the minds and souls of the Iranian youth.

2023-07-08 21:11

French support for MEK runs counter to international norms: MP

TEHRAN – Iranian lawmaker Mojtaba Tavangar has said that France’s support for the terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) is not in conformity with international norms.

2023-07-01 21:47

MEK should leave Alania if they want to fight Iran: PM

TEHRAN – The prime minister of Albania has said that his country is no longer willing to continue to host the MEK terrorist group if they want to fight Iran from Albanian soil.

2023-06-30 23:46

Family members demand release of relatives stranded in MEK camps

TEHRAN - A group of families whose relatives are stranded in the camps of the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group in Albania gathered in Tehran to demand the release of their relatives.

2023-06-30 21:34

MKO is a threat to host countries: NGO leader

TEHRAN – Chief of a non-governmental organization (NGO) called Nejat Society (Society of Saviors) believes that now the MKO has turned into a burden for the West and that the West can no longer use them as a “asset”.