U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Iran safe? 🇮🇷
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Iran scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Iran Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 9 Iran destinations assessed, Delī scores highest (18/100), while Isfahan scores lowest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Iran FCDO advises against all travel to Iran.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Iran: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Iran destinations by safety score
#1🇮🇷DelīHigh Risk · updated 3 October 202618#2🇮🇷TehranHigh Risk · updated 27 September 202618#3🇮🇷IranshahrHigh Risk · updated 23 August 202618#4🇮🇷RamsarHigh Risk · updated 20 August 202618#5🇮🇷MashhadHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#6🇮🇷TabrizHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#7🇮🇷ShirazHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#8🇮🇷YazdHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#9🇮🇷IsfahanHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618
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03 · Evidence Signals
Iran safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2014 | 2.4 / 100k | 83 | World Bank Open Data (2014) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 39/100 | 39 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.6 / 100k | 41 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Iran safety FAQ
Is Iran safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Iran Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Iran averages 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 3 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Iran?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Delī currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk). Isfahan scores lowest at 18/100.
Where does this Iran safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.