These words were met with a very negative reaction. Among others, Parviz Perstowii, Jamal Rahmati, Hanieh Tusli, Nazhat Badi, Leila Naqdi Pari, and Hila Sediqi reacted to Afkhami’s words. On the other hand, Afkhami called the comments about his presence in front of Dariush Mehrjoui’s house and his smiles while answering reporters’ questions “free words in cyberspace.