[9] U.S. Republican Senator John McCain stated, "Given the history of the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on these residents," the MEK should be granted international protection under the 1951 Geneva Convention.

[13][14] Rudy Giuliani expressed his admiration, stating that he had "the utmost respect for Albania, both the ruling party and the opposition, who, despite their political battles, agree on refugee status for these freedom fighters.

General Police Director Ardi Veliu stated that Albania's security institutions had uncovered an active cell of the Iranian Quds Force's foreign operations unit.

The camp features a press room where members gather information on alleged abuses by the Iranian regime, which they consider vital due to the media censorship in Iran.

[18] The camp also includes a gym, a small cafeteria, a museum showcasing the MEK’s history, and a recording studio used to produce anti-regime songs and music videos for release on Iranian social media.

[22] Hundreds of police officers stormed the compound, which is typically safeguarded by a private security team to protect the civilian residents from potential terror attacks by Iranian agents.

[24][25][26] Interior Minister Bledi Çuçi told the media that the police were "enforcing a court order" to seize devices and equipment inside the compound because the Special Prosecution had "reasonable doubts" that MEK members were engaging in political activities, which is prohibited under the terms of their agreement to stay in Albania.

[27][28][29][30][31] Iran's Intelligence Ministry officially thanked Albanian authorities for the raid, stating, "We will carry out operations abroad to chase down members of the opposition Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization.