Here’s a shocker: Iran has a lower rate of terrorism-related tourist deaths than the United States. Statistically, you are more likely to be attacked by a squirrel in London’s Hyde Park than to face a terrorist incident in Tehran.
Also, Iran is not a desert sandpit. It’s got snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and beaches that rival the Maldives. The danger? Getting altitude sickness while skiing above a mosque. It’s surreal.
Is it safe to travel to Iran in 2026?
Oh, and the “morality police” horror stories? They exist, but they’re mostly concerned with local women wearing “improper” headscarves. As a foreigner, you’ll get a soft warning and a sympathetic look from a shopkeeper. Don’t wear a bikini in the bazaar, and you’ll be fine.
The Visa & Exit Horror (It’s Actually Boring)
Getting a visa from the UK is a bit bureaucratic—you need a guide to sponsor you, and some forms. But it’s not a secret handshake with the Ayatollah. You apply, you wait, you get a stamp. Easy.
The bigger scare is leaving. Contrary to rumor, you will not be imprisoned at the airport for having an English accent. Unless your passport has a residency stamp from Israel. Do not try that. It’s like walking into a cat café wearing a vest made of mice.
