People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran

The People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) is a political and militant group founded in the 1960s. Originally aimed at overthrowing the Shah's regime, it later opposed the Islamic Republic after the 1979 revolution. The PMOI advocates for democracy and secularism in Iran, promoting a vision of a free and democratic society. It has faced significant repression, and its members have been involved in armed struggle. The organization has been controversial, facing accusations of terrorism and being designated as such in various countries, although this status has changed over time, reflecting its complex role in Iranian politics.