What are the issues affecting travelers to Iran? Read the latest travel warnings and alerts.
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Political protests - October 2022
There are protests taking place daily across Iran in response to the death of a woman in the custody of the country's Morality Police. Many goverments advise against travel to Iran and you are advised to leave the country as soon as possible.Commercial airlines canceling or diverting flights in Middle East - January 8 2020
On Jan 7, Iran launched missle attacks on US military bases in Iraq, leading some major airlines to cancel and reroute flights to avoid the airspace above Iraq and Iran. The US Federal Avaiation Agency has restricted commercial US flights "from operating in the airspace over Iraq, Iran, and the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman."
This situation may change, as Iran has announced this morning that they will not seek escalation. Travelers should stay in touch with their airline regarding cancelled or rerouted flights, and follow news reports for updates.
Dangers following U.S. airstrike in Baghdad – January 3, 2020
Travelers to Iran, especially US citizens, should exercise extra caution following the US airstrike which killed Qasem Soleimani, one of Iran's most senior miltiary commanders. Large protests and public gatherings have taken place in Tehran denouncing the attack and mourning Soleimani. Avoiding such protests and gatherings is advised.
The US State Deparmtent had already placed Iran under a Do Not Travel warning, which remains in place.
7.3 magnitude earthquake struck north-western Iran – November 12, 2017
A massive magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck remote rural areas of north-western Iran, close to the border with Iraq on November 12th.
Scores of small towns and villages have been affected with the death toll at 500 and rising. As many as 70,000 people were in need of aid in the days following the quake.
Though the region is not often visited by travelers there are a number of historical sites and museums in the area.
Travelers intending to go to the region should check with authorities before setting off. Anyone in the region is urged to contact their relatives at home, their country’s consular officials and/or the World Nomads emergency assistance number.
The M7.3 quake is the largest for 2017, surpassing the September quake which hit Mexico City.
Before you buy a travel insurance policy, check your government travel warnings and health advice – there may be no travel insurance cover for locations with a government travel ban or health advice against travel.
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