In a provocative opinion piece, Mats Bjur expresses his astonishment at the celebration of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death by exiled Iranians, particularly in the context where supporters of Islamic clerics are also seen rallying in the West. He highlights the oddity of witnessing street celebrations in Tehran simultaneous to pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Western countries that seem to endorse causes aligned with the very Iranian regime that oppresses Iranian citizens.

Bjur emphasizes the confusion among certain Western activists who rally for 'peace' and against 'imperialism', unaware or indifferent to the oppressive nature of the Iranian government under the clerical rule. He describes how banners of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and images of Khamenei are seen at these demonstrations, suggesting a troubling support for an ideology that many exiled Iranians vehemently oppose.

The commentary serves as a critique of what Bjur perceives as a disconnect between the actions of some activists in the West and the realities faced by people living under the Iranian regime. It raises questions about the implications of political solidarity and the complexity of international support, urging readers to reflect critically on the alignment of their actions with the oppressive regimes they claim to oppose.