Iran

[CTID1988]

It just seems like scaremongering by the government that to be honest. I know a couple of people who went last year, turkey for a week then travelled to iran, said the people were some the friendliest he has met and it was a great country. The only problem he had over there were fake police asking for his passport, he just ignored them and they leave.

Indeed, your perception about the Iranian people is correct. I've never heard or talked to anyone who's visited Iran, or met any Iranian, who would hold the fact that you are British against you. They are a welcoming and hospitable nation. Additionally, now Ahmadinejad has gone there should be far less recourse to be wary of the Iranian government. They have reformists in power and the mood of the country is rapprochement with the west so I think any risk of persecution or arbitrary arrest is highly improbable. If you really want to go, I'd say go. There is some good advice though with regards to travel insurance. Also, if you plan to go to the US in future, they will almost certainly ask why you visited Iran at customs. Ditto Israel who'd almost certainly refuse entry. If you've been to Israel as well, the Iranians most likely will refuse entry.

Cheers mate.
Serious question, i get stopped in the street my rabbis etc handing out leaflets because they think im jewish and ive been told, by them, its because of my nose! Will this prove a problem in Iran!?

 

[stonie]

It just seems like scaremongering by the government that to be honest. I know a couple of people who went last year, turkey for a week then travelled to iran, said the people were some the friendliest he has met and it was a great country. The only problem he had over there were fake police asking for his passport, he just ignored them and they leave.

Scaremongering? What the merry fuck??? Why would they bother?

Seriously, you are putting yourself at risk by travelling there and there is nobody in the country to help you if you do get into any shit.

Fair enough. I thought the exact same thing as you but with what my mate said after going there it did sway me a little to thinking it isnt as bad as its portrayed.
The general consensus is to stay the fuck away then im guessing!

Well done.sherlock !!!" ;-)

 

[west didsblue]

It just seems like scaremongering by the government that to be honest. I know a couple of people who went last year, turkey for a week then travelled to iran, said the people were some the friendliest he has met and it was a great country. The only problem he had over there were fake police asking for his passport, he just ignored them and they leave.

Indeed, your perception about the Iranian people is correct. I've never heard or talked to anyone who's visited Iran, or met any Iranian, who would hold the fact that you are British against you. They are a welcoming and hospitable nation. Additionally, now Ahmadinejad has gone there should be far less recourse to be wary of the Iranian government. They have reformists in power and the mood of the country is rapprochement with the west so I think any risk of persecution or arbitrary arrest is highly improbable. If you really want to go, I'd say go. There is some good advice though with regards to travel insurance. Also, if you plan to go to the US in future, they will almost certainly ask why you visited Iran at customs. Ditto Israel who'd almost certainly refuse entry. If you've been to Israel as well, the Iranians most likely will refuse entry.

Cheers mate.
Serious question, i get stopped in the street my rabbis etc handing out leaflets because they think im jewish and ive been told, by them, its because of my nose! Will this prove a problem in Iran!?

Yes. They have a law banning big noses;)

 

[Never Mind The Pollocks]

99.99999% sure this is a wum.

 

[stonie]

Welcome back

 

[Skashion]

What the fuck was that about?

 

[CTID1988]

99.99999% sure this is a wum.

Genuinely isnt! Ive got the flight prices right here infront of me, £440 from heathrow

 

[Never Mind The Pollocks]

Did someone mention Isco?

 

[CTID1988]

What the fuck was that about?

Somebody reported a post in the thread, no idea which post though! Looking through it i cant see anything offensive at all

 

[Never Mind The Pollocks]

99.99999% sure this is a wum.

Genuinely isnt! Ive got the flight prices right here infront of me, £440 from heathrow

It was the big nose comment that aroused my suspicions lol.