I'm from the USA, my husband is iranian & wants us to visit his mom in Iran for a month. Is it safe if I go?

Question

I have never left the usa, and of course have heard many stories about Iran, and how it is not safe to travel there, especially right now. But I would like to go, and just want to know what it is like for an american woman in Iran, and what Iranian women think an american woman would think of Tehran.

Answer 1

Sweety if you aren't asking your husband this question then there is a big trust issue. I would suggest contacting a US government agency esp. as there may be restrictions right now.



Question to ask yourself - why doesn't he want to bring his Mom here? Is she too frail?



Follow your gut on this - and if you do decide to go, remember that a woman's place there is very different from in the US and you will be expected to follow local conventions or shame your husband.



One thing you didn't say is if your husband is Muslim - I think that would effect how he feels about it and his expectations of you.



No matter how kind or loving your husband is, now is not a really good time for US/Iranian relations so if you go precautions will be necessary for you and your husband.



You sound newly married and if that is the case it would be natural for him to want you to meet his family and see where he grew up. But only you know your relationship. Did it happen too fast? Does it seem too good to be true? Has he majorly changed how he treats you since you got married? Those would all be warning signs.



No warnings sign there? Then go for it, but take the State Department precautions as someone else reccomended - it would be the smart thing to do.

Answer 2

Considering current relations between Iran & USA, I would not go. I have a good friend from Iran and she is very concerned about the general attitude there. Can't really say there is a war-monger heading the country, I am sure there are many that look at our President that way. But--now is not the time or political climate to test the waters in a potential hotspot like Iran.



It would be fascinating, no doubt, but could be dangerous, too.



And yes-watch "Not without my daughter"-and think how you would look in a headscarf all the time.



As to the recommendation that you stay here where it is safe--points out how we have forgotten 9-11--yes it's safer and the Government has managed to thwart more attacks--but ...



Whatever you decide to do, above all--live life.



MM

Answer 3

hello dear;

I am an iranian with 23 years old and I write this answer for you just you know IRAN better(without any protect).

Iran is a very safe and nice country with more than 7000 years history(burned city at baloochestan province)and 2500-3000 years ago from india and china to spain all belongs to iran empire(persia), and the things that you heard from other persons or other media about the terrorism in iran is absoloutly wrong , and you heard these lies because U.S and Israel havent a good diplomatics relations with iran and they want to show this country weak,terrorist,and ... (of course that iranian gov. are wrong too) .

Iranian people loves their guests specialy if they were americans or from west.you can ask this from people who traveled to iran.

Maby you heard that people in iran drive on camels!! or they are arabians ,but thats not right because iran isnt arabic country.

Iran is one of the best country for tourists but unfortunatly many people dont know that.

iran is 4 season country.you can sking/swiming/ even at winter or summer.

I think that if you come to iran you never will forget it ever.



I dont know your husband family but I think that they are good and I dont have any information about marriage laws in iran.



GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

I would go to the State Department website and take a look at their travel warnings and read what they have posted under Iran.

They have some excellent suggestions about what to do if you do decide to travel to Iran.

If you click on the link to the link to "Consular Information Sheet" (towards the bottom) it does give some very important information in terms of leaving and entering the country. And *very* good information on the legal rights and status of women and children in American/Iranian marriages. *Read the whole page*

I also suggest doing what the State Department recommends to those who travel to Iran, registering your trip at the State Department. There is a link to that on the Travel Warning page too.

I would be very cautious, research and ask questions. (I wouldn't not go, unless through the research and questions I asked, I felt that it wasn't o.k. to go) It is a wonderful opportunity to travel. But just be *very* thorough in your research and planning.

Answer 5

hey sup my mother was in tha same situation last year my dad is iranian and wanted her to go back and visit his family cuz its been forever since she went so they went for 3 months at first she was worried but when she got there she said everything was very family oreintaed and they have streets just like us here may not be *** fancy but they have him she said the places they visit was beautfil. So took alot of pics and video camera and now she can't wait to go they went to Esfhan (not sure if i spelled it right) im 21 mexican iranian and i havent went yet but im in college but once i get the chance im gonna go check it out. hope this is any advice to you if u have more question feel free to email [e-mail]



like the reason my dad didnt bring his parents over here cuz they in there 80's and have never let iran and dont plan to. its outta respect that u would go visit them being ur younger and more mobile than have a elder person fly 23 hours

Answer 6

I'm Iranian and I toke 3 of my friend over there they are from VA bliv me they wonted to stay 4ever there it's not like what you see in the news and also it's not like the dum movie (Not Without My Daughter) all American think that Iran is bad cuntrey but is not if you are going with your husband that is tha best you going to visit his familey you going to see how iranian respect ech other and how they love to see you there with them over there familey is 1st.There are alot nice places to visit just go there and have fun blive me you going to love it and you going to see pepole love USA and they love to talk to some one from USA ..go and have fun the only thing is you have to do is maybe to wear head cover cuz that there custom it's only when you wont to go out not in all plasec...take care and have fun you going to love it ...can you email me when you come back I just wont yo know what you did please ...ok KO da ha faaz

Answer 7

I agree with Teeney. Watch "Not without my daughter." Some people will take women over there and then they can't leave. This isn't to say your husband will do this, but it's not worth risking. How about a compromise, like your mother in law coming here? Then you save money on passports, tickets, etc.

Answer 8

Watch the movie "Not Without My Daughter" before you decide. Some of those countries have laws that by marrying a citizen, you become a citizen. In some cases, that means obeying your husbands wishes. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 9

no its not safe,and by the way once you are there you loose your right to leave because you are now your husbands property,and if you have kids you wont be allowed to take them home without his permission

Answer 10

With Iran being so unstable, why would you even think of such a thing?

Answer 11

Just wanted to say that this film"with out my daughter" is not true(what do you accept when someone is making a film of his enemy).

Answer 12

absolutely do NOT go... women with iranian husbands get trapped in arab/muslim countries all the time...

Answer 13

I would say no.. Stay home where it's safe.

Answer 14

if you want to be shot or blown up by a suicide bomber