MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq)

The Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) is an Iranian organization originally founded in the 1960s to oppose Iran’s monarchy and later the Islamic Republic government. It combined elements of Marxism, Islamic ideology, and nationalistic motives. Throughout its history, MEK has been involved in militant activities and has been labeled as a terrorist organization by some countries, though it was removed from the U.S. and EU terror lists in recent years. Today, it positions itself as a supporter of democratic change in Iran and operates primarily from exile, with a focus on political activism and advocacy.