A recent dialogue meeting in Norway featuring Masud Gharahkhani, the president of the Norwegian Parliament, and various Iranian exiles has highlighted deep divisions within this community. The event was intended to foster cooperation and unity among Iranian expatriates living in Norway. However, several groups chose to boycott the gathering, citing Gharahkhani's previous support for Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian exiled crown prince, which they perceive as a controversial political stance. This boycott reflects the diverse opinions and political affiliations within the Iranian diaspora in Norway.

In his remarks, Andam Aziz, spokesperson for the Kurdish Democratic Society Center, emphasized that the meeting lacked support from a broad swath of the Iranian diaspora, indicating that many ethnic minorities like Kurds, Baluchs, and Arabs opted not to attend. Aziz pointed out that those present at the meeting do not represent any organized opposition group or the wider community but are merely attending as individuals. This underscores the fragmentation and differing perspectives within the Iranian exile community, which has complex ties to the political situation in Iran.

Adding to the discontent, Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, head of Iran Human Rights in Oslo, also declined the invitation to the meeting. His decision speaks to the broader sentiment of dissent among various political and social groups tied to the Iranian diaspora, which remains critical of any political figure perceived as out of touch with the community's diverse opinions. As such, the meeting, rather than serving as a platform for unity, has instead reinforced existing rifts among Iranian expatriates in Norway.