Iran Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Iran safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Iran has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 60 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 18 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Iran, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Iran assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Iran is currently rated at an elevated overall risk (60/100) with a US State Department advisory at level 4, meaning travel is strongly discouraged. While there is a CDC Level 1 global dengue notice, the primary concerns are security-related, including economic threats and tensions affecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and regional aviation.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Iran to visit in 2026?
Iran is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 60/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Iran, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Mashhad, Eşfahān, Karaj), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 70 |
|---|---|
| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 18 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Iran
Showing 18 of 18 reviewed cities in Iran, ranked by population.
Mashhad
Khorāsān-e Raẕavī
Eşfahān
Eşfahān
Karaj
Alborz
Shīrāz
Fārs
Tabrīz
Āz̄arbāyjān-e Sharqī
Ahvāz
Khūzestān
Kermānshāh
Kermānshāh
Kermān
Kermān
Orūmīyeh
Āz̄arbāyjān-e Gharbī
Borvāyeh-ye Al Bū ‘Azīz
Khūzestān
Rasht
Gīlān
Bahār
Hamadān
Zāhedān
Sīstān va Balūchestān
Hamadān
Hamadān
Yazd
Yazd
Ardabīl
Ardabīl
Bandar ‘Abbās
Hormozgān
Arāk
Markazī
Live conditions in Iran
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Iran as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Iran. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Iran
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Crime Protest planned in NYC after US, Israel attack Iran - PIX11 pix11.com · Aug 30, 2026 05:06 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Protesters call for end to war in Iran - Spectrum Noticias spectrumnews1.com · Aug 28, 2026 21:17 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Protesters call for end to war in Iran - Spectrum News spectrumnews1.com · Aug 28, 2026 21:17 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Protesters call for end to war in Iran - Spectrum Bay News 9 spectrumnews1.com · Aug 28, 2026 21:17 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Trump Calls Protester Executions in Iran a “Human Disaster” - IranWire iranwire.com · Aug 25, 2026 16:46 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Iran protest victim: 'They were shooting to kill' - dw.com www.dw.com · Aug 24, 2026 15:12 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Iran executes another January protest detainee - Iran International www.iranintl.com · Aug 23, 2026 06:55 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Factional Infighting, Economic Collapse, and the Specter of Uprising in Iran - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI www.ncr-iran.org · Aug 22, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 4 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Iran
The most weather-stable two-month window for Iran is September–October, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in July. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 30, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 115 |
| Fire | 125 |
| General emergency | 112 |
No live AI briefing for Iran yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
Powered by Ollama Cloud web search (with SearXNG as fallback) and AI synthesis. Every claim cites the snippet it was drawn from.
Frequently asked questions
Is Iran safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 60/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Iran?
The current US State Department advisory level for Iran is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Iran in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Iran is 60/100 (Elevated risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Iran?
City-specific files for Iran are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Iran were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Iran?
September–October is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Iran is September–October, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Iran?
extreme heat: July.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.