Iranian Aussie Citizen Dismayed by Tourism Ban, Feels Like 'Unwelcome at Home'
An Iranian-Australian citizen expresses disappointment as government blocks some visa holders, leaving her unable to visit family in Tehran amid airstrikes.
Iranian-Australian citizen Hedieh Jamshidian fears the window to see her mother in Tehran, living under waves of airstrikes, is rapidly closing. With the Australian government's announcement that it could block some visa holders from entering the country, Jamshidian, a 32-year-old, decided to act quickly, purchasing her mother a three-month tourist visa to Sydney within a week.
This recent policy shift has left Jamshidian feeling that her adopted country is no longer a supportive home, but rather one that has become unwelcoming to those with Iranian roots. The visa ban has shaken her sense of belonging, making her question whether the
Source: The Guardian
