Greta Thunberg recounts abuse after Israel detention: ‘Imagine what they do to Palestinians’

Greta Thunberg returned from the Global Sumud flotilla bearing more than bruises — she brought a searing account of physical violence and deliberate humiliation that, she and fellow activists say, reflect a systematic architecture of abuse in Israeli detention.

Swedish envoy highlights role of expats, calls for stronger Iran-Sweden cultural ties

TEHRAN  – Sweden’s ambassador to Iran has said the Iranian community in Sweden plays a significant role in introducing Persian culture and identity, as he called for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between Tehran and Stockholm.

Iran condemns Stockholm embassy attack, demands Sweden ensure diplomatic security

TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent arson attack targeting Iran’s embassy in Stockholm, urging Swedish authorities to take “decisive measures” against those responsible.

Iran summons Swedish ambassador over ‘provocative’ remarks by minister

TEHRAN – Iran has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran in response to the “provocative and baseless” statements made by Sweden’s Minister of Education, Johan Pehrson, regarding the Islamic Republic.

Iranian cleric held by Sweden's Immigration Office, no charges filed: Imam Ali Islamic Center

TEHRAN – The Imam Ali Islamic Center in Sweden has issued an official statement addressing the situation of Hojatoleslam Mohsen Hakimollahi, an Iranian cleric who has reportedly been in detention for nearly two weeks in Stockholm.

Iranian dish Khoresh Bamieh ranked among World’s 100 Worst Foods by TasteAtlas

TEHRAN - In a surprising development, Khoresh Bamieh, a traditional Iranian stew, has been ranked 50th among the “100 Worst Rated Foods in the World” by the popular culinary ranking platform, TasteAtlas.

Swedes, Brits denounce Europe’s silence on Israeli genocide in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestine supporters led silent marches on Saturday evening in Swedish and British cities to protest the European silence on the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Iranian envoy promotes cooperation in talks with Sweden FM

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Stockholm, Hojatollah Faghani, has met with Sweden's Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard, to discuss avenues for expanding cooperation and addressing regional developments.

‘Fake and propagandistic’, Iran denies it sent messages to Swedish demonstrators protesting Quran bu

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Stockholm has issued a statement refuting government allegations that Iran sent text messages to Swedish citizens, urging them to take action against individuals involved in Quran burnings during the summer of 2023.

‘They stripped me naked and beat me’: Hamid Nouri recounts 1,680 days of hell in Swedish prison

TEHRAN – Hamid Nouri, an Iranian man recently released from Swedish jail after over 4.5 years of illegal detention, has shared his harrowing account of the mistreatment he endured behind bars. 

Nouri’s release highlights Iran’s diplomatic strength: MP

TEHRAN – Iran’s second Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad has hailed the release of a former Iranian Judiciary official from Swedish jail as indicative of the country’s power and dignity in diplomatic matters.

Iranian national Hamid Nouri released from Sweden prison

TEHRAN – Iran’s top human rights official has confirmed the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official who had been detained in Sweden since 2019. 

Swedish city to ban Israeli goods

The local government in the Swedish city of Gothenburg has put forward a proposal that would ban goods from occupying powers, including Israel.

Iranian citizen held in Swedish jail denied medical care for broken leg

TEHRAN – The family of an Iranian citizen, unlawfully detained by the Swedish government, has disclosed that Hamid Nouri is being deprived of medical treatment for a leg injury he sustained while in custody.

FM calls on Sweden to safeguard diplomatic missions, staffers following embassy attack

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian urged Sweden’s authorities to enhance protection of diplomatic missions and personnel in the wake of an attack on an employee of the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Stockholm.

Memorial book opens at Iran's Embassy in Sweden 

TEHRAN - Swedish officials and diplomats have attended the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sweden to sign a memorial book in honor of victims of a terror attack that took place in Iran's southeastern province of Kerman on January 3. 

Lawyer says life sentence against Hamid Nouri violates human rights

TEHRAN- Hamid Nouri’s attorney criticized on Sunday the Swedish government for levelling false accusations against the former Iranian official, saying that Nouri’s life sentence violates human rights.

Iran to take Sweden to ICJ due to wrongful conviction of Hamid Nouri

TEHRAN- Iran will submit a protest with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Sweden’s judiciary for unlawfully prosecuting and putting former official Hamid Nouri in life jail, according to the chairwoman of the Human Rights Committee of the Iranian parliament.

Iran summons German, Swedish envoys

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Germany and Sweden were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday over court procedures against Iranian nationals in the European countries.

Swedish court upholds life sentence for Iranian citizen

TEHRAN – The Stockholm Court of Appeals has upheld a controversial life sentence for an Iranian citizen, who was arrested in 2019 under unfounded allegations. 

Foreign arrivals in Iran reach 4.4 million in 8 months, up by 48.5% y/y

TEHRAN – The number of foreign arrivals in Iran reached 4.4 million during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), which shows 48.5 percent compared to that of the last year.

Lawyers say Iranian national’s rights violated in Swedish jail

TEHRAN – Swedish authorities have limited Hamid Nouri’s calls and visits and ignored his requests for medical attention or treatment, according to the Iranian national’s lawyers speaking during the first session of his last round of appeals.

Giving Noble Prize to a lawbreaker is ‘politically motivated’, Iran says

TEHRAN- Iran has denounced the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize being given to an Iranian woman who has been found guilty of repeatedly breaking laws as a “spiteful and politically motivated” action.

Hamid Nouri family endures harassment at appeals session in Stockholm

TEHRAN- When the family of the imprisoned Iranian national Hamid Nouri traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, to attend his most recent hearing before an appeals court, they were once again confronted by members of the terrorist Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO).

Denmark to ban desecration of holy texts

Recent Quran desecrations have sparked anger in Muslim states 

TEHRAN – The Danish government will be proposing a bill that would prohibit the desecration of holy books, including the Quran.