A group campaigning against the Iranian regime raises a controversial opposition flag in St Peter’s Square every Thursday. The group is not officially linked to the MEK but often displays its flag, and stallholders have voiced support for the organisation. A man at the stall, who gave his name as Reza, said he supported the MEK and believed armed struggle was the only way to remove the Iranian regime. He claimed the group’s former status as a terrorist organisation in the UK was due to efforts by Western governments to appease the Iranian regime. The MEK denies the allegations and now presents itself as a peaceful opposition movement.