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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Djalali Left Behind in Iran Prison

Published: 2024-06-18

Iran continues to hold Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali in the notorious Evin Prison, despite a recent prisoner exchange freeing two other Swedish detainees.

In a recorded call, Djalali criticized Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson for neglecting his case, leaving him on death row for espionage charges.

Swedish FM Tobias Billström affirms that efforts for Djalali's release remain ongoing.

The Swedish government faced significant pressure and risk during delicate negotiations with Iran, which led to the release of Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi.