Iranian Winnipeggers turned away from flight to U.S. for academic conference - News Summed Up

Iranian Winnipeggers turned away from flight to U.S. for academic conference


Elnaz Afsharipour and her husband are from Iran and have lived in Winnipeg for four years on student visas. 'I was shocked'Prior to their conversation with officials at the airport, the couple said they were unaware of the ban. Ramin Soltanzadeh and his wife are from Iran and have been in Winnipeg for four years on a student visa. All told, Afsharipour's husband, Ramin Soltanzadeh, estimates they spent about $5,000 on arrangements for the trip. Avoid U.S. travel from now onFollowing the ban, Afsharipour and Soltanzadeh said they wouldn't go back to the U.S. on principle, even if the ban was lifted.


Source: CBC News January 29, 2017 03:43 UTC



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