Dr. Mohammad Ali Shomali, director of the International Institute for Islamic Studies, left, speaks with Daryl Byler, director of Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). MCC U.S. staff, the U.S. Board chair and representatives from EMU and Canadian Mennonite University traveled to Iran in February, 2014, the first time MCCers have been granted visas to visit since 2009. MCC’s work in Iran aims to promote understanding, friendship and interfaith connections between the people of Iran, Canada and the U.S. The interfaith relationships have included academic dialogues and student exchanges. MCC also has provided disaster relief, along with partner the Iranian Red Crescent Society. (MCC Photo/Ron Byler)