A democratic Iran is not only the aspiration of its people but also a strategic necessity for the international community. The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and its ripple effects on Iran's future have reignited debates about the role of opposition groups in shaping a post-regime Iran. Among the groups competing for influence, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, known as Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), has long been a controversial player. Despite its claims to represent Iranian resistance, the MEK's history and current standing reveal why it has no place among the people of Iran.