In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.
Seven members of the national women’s team had sought refuge in the country after they were labeled “traitors” at home. Four of them have since changed their minds.
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.
After seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation were granted asylum by Australia, one changed her mind and decided to return home. The team had protested Iran’s government during an international competition.
With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.