TEHRAN – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy has alleged that the recent verdict by the Swedish court in the case of Hamid Nouri is driven by significant political influence and is perceived as unjust.

In an interview with Iranian media, Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, vehemently condemned the Swedish court ruling on Hamid Nouri. He argued that the case carried a political undertone from its inception, maintaining a consistent political trajectory that culminated in a verdict driven by political motives.

The lawmaker expressed deep concern, asserting that throughout the proceedings, Nouri's case was tainted by injustice, pointing fingers at Western powers and Iran's adversaries for engaging in political manipulation.

Highlighting the unfair and political nature of the Swedish court's ruling on Hamid Nouri, Meshkini cautioned against such political maneuvers, emphasizing their lack of benefit to anyone and their tendency to lead to a dead end.

Providing insight into the judicious actions of Iran's judicial, security, and intelligence apparatus, the lawmaker assured a persistent pursuit of justice for Nouri. He asserted, “The case is believed to be fueled by political motives orchestrated by enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, certain Western nations, and the Zionist regime. Sweden is perceived as executing the agenda crafted by Iran's adversaries.”

Expressing regret over the entirely unfair nature of the case, the member of parliament lamented the double standards and dual behaviors exhibited by Western institutions. He criticized their engagement in political maneuvering throughout this particular case.

The recent judgment by the Swedish court in Hamid Nouri's case has ignited intense criticism, with accusations of significant political influence and perceived injustice. On Tuesday, the Stockholm Court of Appeals upheld a controversial life sentence for 62-year-old Nouri, who was detained in 2019 based on allegations of abuse and his purported involvement in the deaths of prisoners in Iran in 1988. These allegations were vehemently denied by Nouri.

Nouri's arrest took place at Stockholm Airport in November 2019, resulting in his immediate imprisonment. The accusations against him were initiated by individuals affiliated with the Mujahedin-e-Khalq (MKO) terrorist group. This group openly acknowledges carrying out terrorist operations against Iranian officials.

Since his unlawful arrest, the former Iranian judiciary official has been held in solitary confinement, intensifying the controversy surrounding his case. The legal proceedings have faced criticism for depending on unverified claims from a group known for its hostility toward the Iranian government, raising concerns about the trial's fairness and legitimacy.

MAS