Frood Fouladvand

Froud Fouladvand is the leader of Anjoman-e Padeshahi (Translation: Parliament of Kingdom), which broadcasts on the satellite channel “Your TV” since 2002. “Your TV”, alike numerous other Persian channels, contributes for the endeavour to restore human rights in Iran by removing the Islamic Republic, as they describe to be the root of terrorism. However, Fouladvand is not only against the Islamic Republic in Iran, but he and his colleagues criticize any Islamic activity as a whole. Their intentions are not to bash Muslims, but rather to convince them to discontinue their religion. They do so by addressing speeches nearly everyday, explaining how Islam started and what has come of it. He always quotes from the Qur’an to support his assertions, to inform of what the Qur’an has influenced into many Muslims, and into our modern society.

The Endeavour

"Your TV" is a non-profit organization that is barley being supported financially by donations from its viewers. Their main goal is to restore the Iranian monarchy that was abolished within the 1979 Revolution. Mr. Fouladvand clearly mentions that he has no interest in ruling Iran, and that he only desires for his homeland to return to its Persian culture. Well aware of being targeted by Islamic militants, he continues to fight to re-establish the purity of Iran with devotion. Though he strongly detests Islamic culture, he is very knowledgeable in this subject matter. He is capable of fluently speaking and reading in Farsi, Luri, Arabic and English. He became very familiar with the verses written in the Qur’an as he has done intensive research throughout the entire book, as well as the history of Islam. Generous enough, he shares his knowledge on his satellite station to inform the public that the negativity towards Islam is valid. While on air, Mr. Fouladvand receives phone calls to hear what his audience has to say, or to answer any questions. He often receives phone calls from angry viewers who are offended by how he has evaluated Islam, only to be cursed and sometimes even threatened. Mr. Fouladvand is well aware of the amount of people who are against him; though he and his group continue to broadcast their program, hoping that one day Iran will be freed from its malignancy.

Childhood

Froud Fouladvand was raised by a Muslim family in a village called Shah Valad, located in Lorestān. He enjoyed activities such as horseback riding. His parents followed Muslim religion, and was sometimes brought to a mosque. After the 1979 Revolution, the authorities were appalled of his attitudes towards them, thus he fled to Egypt in salvation.