The most important problem in Iran is that the courts have lost their independence, and they are under the influence of the Ministry of Intelligence and their people. This is why we witness a number of journalists and human rights activists, my colleagues, and a number of feminists, in prison.

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections.

Israel is a country and should exist. And a country by the name of Palestine should be made. Two different governments of Palestine and Israel can live beside each other happily and both of them should recognize each other.

Europe clearly is the only place where people can speak up critically, and this is a unique cultural value.

I have never had a governmental position, and I will never accept such a position.

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

While living in exile I have become the loudspeaker for the people of Iran.