Airports in California Turn away Iranian Citizens

Aug. 9, 2006
Airports in California have refused travel to at least 15 Iranians after their visas were revoked without explanation

Airports in California have refused travel to at least 15 Iranians after their visas were revoked without explanation.

According to The Associated Press, the Iranians were gathering for a reunion of graduates of Sharif University of Technology in Santa Clara, California.

Most of the Iranians were reportedly turned away from San Francisco International Airport.

The US State Department has given no explanation for why the visas were revoked.

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