The shining stars and heroines of the Iranian Resistance February 8th marks the anniversary of a fate-making event in the history of the Iranian people's quest for freedom. On February 8, 1982, Khomeini's Revolutionary Guards surrounded and destroyed the headquarters and killed some of the most prominent leading figures of the PMOI. Khomeini –still alive in those days-- thought that by dealing such a heavy blow to the opposition, he could put up a show of force, demoralize the staunch supporters of the movement and break their resistance in prisons and outside. It was an unequal battle between thousands of heavily armed guards vs. 20 freedom fighters. He thought victory is certain. However, the champions of freedom did not surrender and fought to the last breath, creating an epical scene that strengthened the movement even further. The women involved in this battle left a brilliant legacy in the history of the Iranian people's struggle for freedom and democra...