Upon arrival in Iran, Betty was shocked to discover that she and Cindy were not allowed to leave the country. Dr. Mahmoody, who had previously been deported from the United States, had manipulated the situation to keep them in Iran, where he intended to force Betty to stay and raise Cindy as a Muslim.
Betty’s ordeal lasted for 18 months, during which she was subjected to physical and emotional abuse. Despite the challenges, she continued to plot her escape and eventually managed to send a letter to her parents in the United States, detailing her situation. shahd fylm Not Without My Daughter 1991 mtrjm - fydyw lfth
Betty and Cindy were subjected to a harrowing experience, confined to the Mahmoody home, and isolated from the outside world. Betty was forced to adopt traditional Iranian clothing and was forbidden from speaking English or practicing her Christian faith. Cindy, who was just a toddler, was also being indoctrinated with Islamic values, and her parents’ marriage was arranged according to Iranian customs. Upon arrival in Iran, Betty was shocked to
