Distress about new war intensifies among Iranian Minnesotans

‘All I want is to get married’: Vallejo woman whose fiancé is stuck in Iran laments travel ban

Christina Rogers and Mostafa Rezazadeh want to get married at the historic chapel in Las Vegas featured in the movie “Viva Las Vegas.” But as a Plan B, the couple will get married at San Francisco City Hall. As a Plan C, they will make an appointment at San Jose City Hall. And for Plan D, Rogers, 37, will travel thousands of miles to meet Rezazadeh in the republic of Georgia. Christina Rogers's fiance Mostafa Rezazadeh is stuck in Iran due to Pr…

Distress about new war intensifies among Iranian Minnesotans

Sima Shakhsari stood in front of City Hall in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday addressing a crowd that had gathered carrying signs that read: “No U.S. War on Iran.” Before coming to the protest, Shakhsari had finally heard from their niece in northern Iran after a WhatsApp blockage had hampered communication for days. “She finally texted me and said she’s OK,” Shakhsari said. Shakhsari, who is an associate professor of gender, women and sexualit…