Posted on 09/26/2016 8:40:08 AM PDT by jerod
Concordia University professor Homa Hoodfar, who has been detained in Tehran's infamous Evin prison since June 6, has been released, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed.
Hoodfar, who is 65 and suffers from a rare neurological disease that causes severe muscle weakness, was in hospital at one point before being returned to her cell, according to her family. They said she could barely walk or talk.
The Iranian-Canadian anthropology professor was arrested while on a personal and research visit to Iran, her family said.
"Canadians are relieved that Dr. Hoodfar has been released from jail and will soon be reunited with her family, friends and colleagues," Trudeau said in a statement.
"In the absence of diplomatic representation of its own in Iran, Canada worked closely with others who were instrumental in helping secure Dr. Hoodfar's release — most notably Oman, Italy and Switzerland."
Iranian authorities were first to confirm that Hoodfar had been released.
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