U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Iran due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention.
Full advisory →Is Iran safe? 🇮🇷
Asia · Updated
As of July 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 1 Iran destination assessed, Tehran scores highest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
Iran safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2014 | 2.4 / 100k | 83 | World Bank Open Data (2014) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 39/100 | 39 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| 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 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Iran?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Tehran currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk).
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.