In a significant counter-terrorism operation, French police conducted a raid on the headquarters of the terrorist group Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) in Paris. The operation took place in the Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône district, targeting various properties associated with the group.
French television channel TF1 reported that the raid occurred on Wednesday, with police forces searching several locations linked to MEK. Among the properties inspected was a television channel believed to serve as the propaganda arm of the terrorist organization.
The police have not disclosed the specific reasons for the search, maintaining silence on the underlying motivations for the raid.
This operation follows a similar action by Albanian police, who recently searched MEK’s headquarters in Tirana. The group, notorious for its violent activities, is held accountable for the deaths of over seventeen thousand Iranians, including high-ranking officials, parliament members, and ordinary citizens, as well as foreign nationals.
The MEK organization has a long history of terrorism dating back to the early years following the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Between 1979 and 1981, the group executed numerous high-profile attacks, targeting government officials, revolutionary forces, and civilians.
Some of the most notorious acts attributed to MEK include the June 28, 1981, bombing of the Republican Party of Iran's headquarters, the bombing of the Prime Minister’s office, and the orchestration of Operation Furugh Javidan (Mersad) in July 1988. The group also conducted simultaneous assaults on Iranian embassies and consulates in 13 countries in April 1992 and orchestrated the bombing of the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad on June 20, 1994, resulting in 25 fatalities and 70 injuries.
These actions, believed to have been supported by international actors including the United States and France, highlight the persistent threat posed by the MEK group.
The recent raid in Paris underscores the ongoing efforts by French authorities to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent further attacks. This operation is part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and counter-terrorism measures within France and across Europe
