Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali denied relevant care after heart attack: lawyer
thelocal.comPublished: 5/12/2025
Summary
Ahmadreza Djalali, an Iranian on death row in Sweden, faced denied medical care after suffering a heart attack in prison last week. His lawyer revealed that despite promises, the prison failed to provide necessary tests or specialized treatment, raising concerns about his health condition. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard urged immediate release, while Iran's Foreign Minister accused Sweden of using him as a political tool for dual nationality, given Iran's stance on recognizing it. The situation remains unresolved, highlighting tensions over wrongful detention and dual citizenship accusations.