Donald Trump's ban on nationals from Muslim countries 'means Oscar-nominated film director won't be able to attend event'

Iranian Oscar-winner Asghar Farhadi is nominated for best foreign language film at the prestigious awards but there are now fears he won't be able to attendAn Iranian film director nominated for an Oscar may be unable to attend the prestigious event after Donald Trump banned nationals from 7 Muslim countries from entering the US.

Asghar Farhadi is nominated for best foreign language film for his movie The Salesman, which is filmed in Iran.However, President Trump last night announced that nationals from 7 Muslim countries will no longer be issued visas to enter America.

Fans of the renowned filmmaker - who won an Oscar in 2011 for his film A Separation - now fear he will be unable to attend Hollywood's biggest night in February.

There are also reports of Syrians who have given up everything who are trapped at US airports and unable to enter the country.