Iran is generally a very safe place to travel, so much so that many travellers describe it as the safest country Ive ever been to, or much safer than travelling in Europe. For women travellers, like anywhere, it pays to be cautious and avoid situations where you are alone with a man you dont know.

Are Iranians friendly to foreigners?

They are friendly And its not just with foreigners. Iranians will strike up a conversation with the neighboring person while standing in line at the bakery, waiting in an office, sitting in a taxi, and virtually any other scenario you can think of.

Is Iran safe for English tourists?

The FCDO advise all British nationals against all travel to: within 100km of the entire Iran/Afghanistan border. within 10km of the entire Iran/Iraq border. the province of Sistan-Baluchistan. the area east of the line running from Bam to Jask, including Bam.

Is Iran the oldest country in the world?

Iran is the oldest country in the world with its sovereignty coming back in 3200 BC. Egypt is a close second with its establishment happening in 3100 BC. The rest of the three countries in the top five are Vietnam (2879 BC), Armenia (2492 BC), and North Korea (2333 BC).

Is Iran a beautiful country?

Iran is an amazingly beautiful country. You can climb enormous mountains, such as Mount Damavand. You can walk through the lush forests of northern Iran. You can visit Iran to see the old capitals of the Persian empire, more than two and a half millennia old.

Can US citizens travel to Iran 2020?

Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest, detention of U.S. citizens, and COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Iran due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.