Iranian Political Prisoners' Plea to Barack Obama: The Full Letter

THE GUARDIAN

More than 50 prominent political prisoners reach out to US president, asking him to seize 'last chance' for detente.

Mr President!

We, the undersigned current and former political prisoners in Iran, are writing this letter to bring to your attention the devastating effects of crippling economic sanctions and the intensified efforts to diplomatically isolate Iran in the international community. These efforts are adversely affecting the lives of Iranian people and have resulted in severe constraints in the political life of our country. This letter reflects the serious concerns of the Iranian public about the bleak future that continued conflict between Iran and the United States of America could lead to. We share these concerns.

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Mehdi Saharkhiz's letter in support of the letter which was signed by his father Issa and more than fifty other political prisoners in Iran:

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