In a letter addressed to the Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamene’i, former students of Haleh’s wrote of their experiences in her classes where they learned to appreciate Iranian culture, history, and literature. In the letter the students also requested Haleh’s release from prison.

Her entire career as a scholar and a teacher has been spent building bridges of understanding between Americans and Iranians. The actions of the government of Iran strain that understanding.

As her former students, we hope that you will consider the goodwill she has built for Iran and preserve that tremendous asset. We ask you to intervene for her release from Evin prison and allow her to return to her family and students in America.

For the full text of the letter please click here