A look at some Iranian-Canadians who’ve been detained in Iran:
Montreal-based university professor Homa Hoodfar is being held in an Iranian jail and is reportedly facing charges. A look at her case and that of some other Iranian-Canadians who’ve been detained in Iran:
Hoodfar — Family says she travelled to Iran last February to see other relatives and conduct academic research. The retired Concordia University professor was first arrested in March, just before she was to return to Canada, and released on bail. Rearrested on June 6 and being held at Evin prison.
Zahra Kazemi — Freelance photographer arrested in 2003 while shooting protest outside notorious Evin prison in Tehran. Detained by authorities at the same facility. Tortured and sexually assaulted by officials and later died of her injuries. Body was never returned to Canada. Events surrounding death triggered deterioration in relations between Canada and Iran.
Hamid Ghassemi-Shall — Toronto businessman arrested by Iran on espionage charges in 2008 while visiting relatives. Sentenced to death the following year but was released in September 2013 and returned to Canada.