Terrified of PMOI/MEK, Iran installs security cameras in Tehran cemetery

Terrified of PMOI/MEK, Iran installs security cameras in Tehran cemetery

Arrows show security cameras installed at the famous Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran

Analysis by PMOI/MEK

Iran, Sept. 24, 2018 - In fear of youth and the majority of Iranians supporting the Iranian opposition People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and their struggle for freedom, and seeking to prevent people from paying their respects to the graves of PMOI/MEK foundersand other martyrs of this organization, Iranian regime authorities have installed security cameras in certain locations of Tehran’s famous Behesht-e Zahra cemetery.

One of these cameras is specifically focused on the graves of PMOI/MEK founders in section 31 of this large cemetery.

Security cameras are hidden among tree branches – Tehran, Iran

Two other cameras, one with 360 degree viewing capability and another used to control traffic (with high zooming capability), were installed between sections 31 and 33, again facing the grave of PMOI/MEK founders.

Arrows show the location of the 360-degree security camera – Tehran, Iran

Alireza Al Davoud, said to be social media analyst for the Iranian regime, expressed concern about the PMOI/MEK’s vast influence in these networks.

“The [PMOI/MEK] are using social media networks, such as Instagram, and messengers such as Telegram alongside VPNs, to create insecurity in social media networks, spread rumors and cause psychological insecurity. They’re able to do so due to the encrypted nature of these platforms. Confronting and identifying these users is very difficult, complex and time-consuming,” he said.

Mohseni Ejei, spokesman of the Iranian regime’s so-called judiciary also expressed his concern over the potential impact of social media networks.

“Today, enemies of the state seek to destroy the people’s trust in the system through launching hundreds of satellite networks against the Islamic republic, portraying our officials to be incompetent… Their final objective is to cause popular riots, provide military support for the insurgents and carry out military measures against the country,” he said.

Gholamreza Jalali, head of the Iranian regime’s Civil Defense Organization, referred to the mullahs’ economic crises that have rendered social protests this year.

“Based on our analysis during the past year, we are forecasting significant issues to rise again this year, including with the currency and economy… Therefore, we need to evaluate various scenarios regarding about what the enemy can do against our country and choose the necessary countermeasures,” he said.