Iranian artists subjected to heightened scrutiny at U.S. borders
Presumably in response to world events of the last few days, we are seeing reports of U.S. Customs And Border Protection officers subjecting Iranian nationals and individuals of Iranian descent to prolonged questioning at U.S. ports of entry. We have not received reports of detentions or denials of entry. The delays are being reported here by the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Performing artists who are Iranian nationals or individuals of Iranian descent should anticipate delays entering the U.S., especially at land crossings.