The Foreign Office has a special warning about your phone. Don’t post anything that could be seen as critical of the government. That includes old tweets, funny memes, or that time you liked a post about “Persian cats vs. Iranian politics.”
They can (and will) check your devices at the border. So if you have any questionable content, leave it at home. This includes dating apps. Yes, Tinder is basically a national security threat in Iran.
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Imagine explaining to a border guard why you have 20 photos of a donkey wearing a hat. It’s not worth it. Just wipe your phone clean before you go.
What About the People?
Here’s the ironic part: the Iranian people are incredibly warm and hospitable. They will invite you for tea, feed you until you can’t walk, and show you the most beautiful sights. It’s the government you have to worry about.
So you’re basically going to a place where the locals are lovely angels and the authorities are like grumpy game wardens. It’s a weird, beautiful, and risky combo.
