In a recent interview with VG, the Speaker of the Storting, Masud Gharakhani, commented on the ongoing military conflicts involving Israel and the U.S. against Iran, suggesting these circumstances may present an opportunity for regime change in Iran. Gharakhani, who fled Iran at the age of five, now identifies Norway as his home while expressing a commitment to the values of freedom and democracy he believes contribute to Norway's prosperity. He aims to support fellow Iranians who share the dream of these values.

Gharakhani has faced criticism for his engagements and meetings with exiled Iranian opposition groups, emphasizing the naturalness of his advocacy for those yearning for freedom, given his own background. He acknowledges that this engagement has put him at odds with the Iranian regime, which he believes is aware of his efforts to support the younger generation's fight for democratic rights in Iran.

Currently, Gharakhani has family remaining in Iran, but he has not been in direct contact with them recently due to safety concerns related to his political stance. His statements underline the complex relationship between exiled Iranian leadership and the current regime, particularly during times of heightened conflict, and reflect broader themes of diaspora activism and geopolitical dynamics concerning Iran.