A Canadian-Iranian retired professor has been released from prison on “humanitarian grounds” and flown out of Iran, state media reported, ending her months of detention alongside other dual nationals swept up by hardliners in the security services. Canadian-Iranian professor hospitalized after three months in detention Read moreKaveh Ehsani, a friend of Hoodfar’s in Chicago, declined to comment when reached by the Associated Press. Trudeau said Canadians are “relieved that Dr Hoodfar has been released from jail and will soon be reunited with her family, friends and colleagues”. Iran does not recognize dual nationalities, meaning those detained cannot receive consular assistance. A string of dual nationals have been arrested in recent months.

Source: The Guardian September 26, 2016 15:30 UTC