Swedish EU diplomat Johan Floderus, detained in Iran since April 2022, faces a possible death sentence as the Iranian prosecutor demands the maximum penalty, alleging espionage for Israel.

The case, viewed by experts as a political maneuver, is thought to be linked to Iran's desire for a prisoner exchange involving Hamid Noury, who is serving a life sentence in Sweden for war crimes.

Amidst uncertainty and international attention, Sweden's Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains intense efforts for Floderus's release, emphasizing the lack of any legitimate grounds for his detention and asserting their commitment to securing his freedom.