The Final Decline of a Terrorist Group: MEK's Black Record Over the Past Year

Over time, the truth—like a scorching sun—burns away the mask of deception. The MEK (Mojahedin-e Khalq) terrorist group, which for years has hidden behind seemingly pro-freedom slogans while serving foreign interests and acting against the Iranian people, tasted unprecedented levels of defeat, isolation, and disrepute in the past year. A deeper look at the past year's developments reveals that the MEK is now nothing more than a decayed name from a hollow dream—one artificially sustained by Saudi petrodollars and failed American lobbying, but no longer able to breathe on its own.

Freefall in Albania: Internal Collapse and Member Attrition

Once considered the MEK's last remaining sanctuary, Albania has become a hotbed of public resentment toward the group. According to published reports, the number of MEK members remaining in Albania has dropped to around 2,400—a clear indication of extensive attrition and structural decay. But these numbers only scratch the surface. This decline signals deeper issues: internal distrust, widespread dissatisfaction, and the failure of the cult-like regime to control members' minds and behaviors.

Most current members are elderly and ill. The average age has reached 65, and many suffer from age-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, vision disorders, and cancer. Disturbingly, the group's leaders have chosen systematic neglect over providing medical care. By cutting off insurance, limiting hospital access, and disregarding members' health, MEK is effectively conducting an "internal purge"—an act reminiscent of the darkest crimes of totalitarian regimes in modern history.

Failed Relocation Project to Canada

In a desperate attempt to preserve what remains of their crumbling organization, MEK leaders tried last year to relocate senior members to Canada to escape mounting pressure from the Albanian government and public. Hoping to exploit influence in the Canadian parliament and buy support from certain MPs, they aimed to secure safe haven for Maryam Rajavi and the leadership cadre. However, in a praiseworthy move, the Canadian government recognized the group’s true nature and barred its leaders from entering the country.

This strategic failure not only closed the door on their escape plans but also exposed their real face to the world once again. Not long ago, Rajavi was occasionally received in Western political circles under the guise of an opposition figure. Today, those same circles understand that the MEK is nothing more than a worn-out security tool in the proxy war against Iran.

Loss of Funding and Ineffective Lobbying

One of MEK’s lifelines was unsecured foreign funding secured through lobbying in the U.S., Europe, and some Arab states. These funds were used for hosting conferences, paying retired political figures for support, and producing propaganda content. But the year 2024 marked a turning point. Many former supporters—including American and European senators—stopped openly backing the group. The MEK had lost its political appeal due to financial corruption, media lies, and exposure of its covert ties with foreign intelligence agencies. Meanwhile, funding from Arab states dwindled significantly amid regional shifts and geopolitical realignments.

Reports indicate the MEK has had to sell off assets in Europe to meet its expenses. Some of these assets were shell companies used for money laundering and financing political and terrorist operations. Once their true identity was exposed, the group was forced to shut down and liquidate these companies in Italy, Germany and England.

Clashes with Rival Groups and Digital Isolation

Last year, the MEK found itself increasingly isolated—not just by the Iranian public, but also by other opposition factions. Verbal and media clashes between the MEK and monarchists, republicans, and independent activists reached new heights. Any group with even a modest base tried to distance itself from the MEK to avoid being labeled as foreign-backed or traitorous.

In the digital sphere, the MEK faced growing isolation. Iranian users on platforms like Twitter and Instagram countered every MEK presence or propaganda post with exposés, ridicule, and mass reporting. The group now faces widespread backlash online and finds no safe space even in the digital world.

A Repetitive, Ridiculous Show: The Annual Conference in Germany

Amid all these failures, the MEK still clings to spectacle. Like in previous years, they plan to hold their annual conference in Germany with fake audiences and hired speakers. This ludicrous show is not only a sign of their rootlessness, but also proof of their total dependence on rented publicity.

According to reports, this year’s meeting will, once again, feature retired, politically irrelevant figures from Europe and the U.S. paid thousands of dollars to speak. Most attendees will be paid migrants, unrelated individuals, or even tourists—paid modest sums just to fill seats. In fact, last year, many of the group’s own members did not attend, which experts interpreted as a protest against internal crimes such as the killing of dissenting members and those trying to defect.

Once held in Paris, this conference has now been relegated to smaller German cities—a clear indication of the cult's gradual disappearance from the Western political scene. Media coverage is limited to hired outlets or Saudi-backed sources, and no reputable independent journalist takes it seriously. Last year, some speakers even admitted they gave their speeches only for money and that the statements they made did not reflect their personal views or those of their countries.

The Mask Falls from "Freedom Fighters"

Last year proved that the MEK’s claims of fighting for “Iranian freedom” are nothing but a façade for betrayal, cooperation with Iran’s enemies, and an attempt to drag the nation back into foreign dependency. Collaborating with Israeli intelligence, supporting sanctions, calling for military attacks, and seeking the destruction of Iran’s infrastructure have all been part of the MEK’s documented agenda in recent years.

Under such circumstances, Iranians do not recognize the MEK as their representative. Instead, they view them as rootless traitors with no ties to national ideals. Public opinion, both inside and outside Iran, is increasingly rejecting this terrorist group.

Outlook: Inevitable Collapse, A Future in Darkness

An overview of the MEK’s activities last year shows they are sliding rapidly into isolation, defeat, and disintegration. Public distrust, financial crisis, aging membership, physical elimination of internal critics, and rejection by the international community all signal the end of a failed project.

The group’s leaders—some in hiding for years, and others like Maryam Rajavi, now mere puppets of warmongering lobbies—have no base, no legitimacy, and no conceivable future. The MEK is now just a name—a name that conjures betrayal, terror, deception, and servitude.