DEKONSTRUKTIV KRITIK Islamiseringen i Sverige påminner om Iran före 1979, med Mojdeh Zandieh
Apr 3, 2026
Mojdeh Zandieh, Swedish–Iranian TV producer and commentator, shares an exile perspective shaped by Iran’s recent uprisings. She critiques Swedish media coverage, warns about Islamist influence in Sweden, and calls for political steps like closing embassies. The conversation touches on militias, biased expert selection, and the risks faced by Iranian dissidents abroad.
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Watching Iran's Crackdown Felt Like A Horror Film
- Mojdeh recounts the shock of December protests turning into mass killings and the surreal feeling like being in a horror film.
- She describes seeing desperate parents and being emotionally crushed by videos and loss of sleep while following events.
Media Marginalises Exiled Iranian Voices
- Mojdeh criticises Swedish public broadcasters for sidelining Swedish-Iranian voices and defaulting to established experts who echo geopolitical frames.
- She points out active citizen journalists in Iran risk their lives to document massacres, yet their reports are often discounted as 'unverified.'
Exiled Iranians Live Under Regime Pressure And Self Censor
- Mojdeh explains Swedish-Iranians feel under constant threat from the regime's long arm, causing self-censorship and fear at demonstrations.
- She highlights personal decisions to avoid cameras despite activism because of safety concerns for relatives in Iran.