Hadi Khojinian was born to Azari parents in Anzali Port in northern Iran. He was a supporter of MKO (People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran) and was arrested several times by the current regime of Iran. His literary works have been widely published in print and online. At present he is seeking refugee status in U.K. He is part of the Other Voices International Poetry Project. His literary works have been widely published in print and online.