Over the past decade, the homicide rate in Sweden has consistently risen. The surge is primarily attributed to firearm-related violence associated with criminal gangs. Prior to 2022, Sweden had an average of 4 firearm-related homicides per million inhabitants, compared to 1.6 in other European countries. In 2022, firearm violence in…
My friends, dear compatriots, Today we gather here in Stockholm to remember not only Mahsa Amini, but all those who have given their lives in the struggle for freedom and justice in Iran. We honor those who have been executed, those who have been killed in protests, and those who…
July 27, 2023, Stortorget, Malmö, Sweden Distinguished compatriots, Today we have gathered here to express our respect and appreciation for two prominent individuals in Iran’s history. We are proud to honor the memory of our two great kings, His Majesty Reza Shah the Great and His Majesty Mohammad Reza Shah…
On October 22, 2022, I published a debate article on Svenska Dagbladet’s (SVD) website , which also was published in its newspaper. The title of the debate article was “Close Iran’s embassy in Stockholm”. The preamble read as follows: The Iranian embassies around the world conduct serious crimes in the…
On October 18, I wrote a post detailing how the regime in Iran slanders the opposition through various people and channels, in “The Islamic regime in Iran smears the opposition”. In this follow-up post, I want to share more recent incidents to illustrate how those of us active in the…
It is well-known that Iran is in the midst of a vast revolution. However, what is less known is the concurrent extensive conflict occurring among various exiled opposition groups. Notably, one such group, the Mojahedin, an organization with a long history of violence and terrorism, has subtly threatened me. Before…
It’s no secret that the Islamic Republic, which has governed Iran since 1979, engages in extensive espionage and terrorist activities both domestically and abroad, particularly in Europe. I have extensively discussed this in many of my articles. For more insights, please refer to my previous writings, accessible through these links:…
On July 27, 1980, at 9:45 am in Cairo, Egypt, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, took a long deep breath and passed away. He had lost his long battle against a blood cancer which was kept a secret from his closest confidants and even his Queen, Farah Pahlavi,…
One of Iran’s leading diplomats has passed away. Dr. Amir Aslan Afshar passed away on February 19, 2021. Unfortunately, I never had the honor of meeting him or talking to him. However, I grew up with his texts, interviews and thoughts. His death is a huge loss for Iran. Dr….