Iranian Family Separated for 47 Years Denied US Reunion by Travel Ban

Decades of Separation

• 💔 A family has been separated for 47 years since the Iranian revolution, with one brother and his daughter left behind in Iran.
• 📸 A cherished photo from 1978 is the last image of the siblings together, highlighting the long duration of their separation.

A Glimmer of Hope Dashed

• ✈️ After 15 years of waiting, the brother and his daughter applied for visas and attended an interview at the US embassy in Abu Dhabi.
• 🚫 On the same day as their interview, a new U.S. travel ban policy went into effect, deeming them ineligible to migrate.
• ⚠️ The family is now in limbo, caught between the travel ban and the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Plea for Exception

• ✉️ The sister, now a US citizen, is appealing to Senators Cruz and Cornin, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for an exception.
• ⚖️ She emphasizes their adherence to the rules for 15 years and pleads not to be punished for the actions of their government.
• 🙏 The family remains hopeful for a change in circumstances, allowing them to finally reunite and take a new photo on American soil.