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As of August 2026, Iranshahr scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No, Iranshahr is not safe for travelers. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (high risk). The U.S. State Department rates it Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
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Iranshahr 🇮🇷
Iran · Assessed 23 August 2026
18
/ 100
Elevated risk — reconsider
Safer than ~6% of countries
Score capped at 18 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
Crime46/100CautionCrime index 50.7 / 100
Sentiment38/100ElevatedVery Negative
Advisories0Elevated
Stability49Caution
Health67Fair
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Elevated
Advises 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.”
Updated 2026-08-13T15:37:44Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Iran: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Caution
Mugging & robbery risk
High risk
45
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
70
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
20 / 100 (Very Negative)
20
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
131k residents
85
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
2.4 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Iran2.4World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
83
Robbery / mugging
HighWhile specific data for Iranshahr is limited, the overall high-risk environment and regional instability suggest a significant risk of violent crime, including potential for muggings.
Pickpocketing
ModerateGeneral advice for Iran suggests pickpocketing is a risk in crowded areas like bazaars, though specific Iranshahr hotspots are not detailed.
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Fair
04 · Institutions
Stability
Caution
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Elevated
Traveller sentiment score
Very Negative
38/100
Reported feel20Very Negative
Robbery risk34High risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Official advisories and news reports indicate an extremely volatile and dangerous situation, making it impossible for travelers to feel safe.
No, Iranshahr is not safe for travelers.
All official government advisories strongly recommend against travel to Iran, including Iranshahr, due to risks of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and arbitrary arrest. Recent reports indicate military actions and airstrikes affecting the region, including Iranshahr itself. The security situation is highly volatile.
Recent developments
- Jul 2026US strike damages Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran.— Muslim Mirror
- Jul 20267 Servicemen Martyred in US Attack on Iran’s Army Ground Force Base.— تسنیم
- Jul 2026Iranian Army vows 'decisive response' to US 'cowardly attack' on sleeping quarters.— PressTV
- Dec 2025Two armed attacks hit Iranian forces in restive southeast.— Iran International
Common scams
- Imposter, romance, and fake charity scams using the current conflict in Iran as a theme.
- Pickpocketing and distraction techniques targeting tourists, though specific reports for Iranshahr are not available.
Full briefing
The safety assessment for Iranshahr, Iran, is unequivocally negative. All official government travel advisories from the US, UK, and Canada strongly recommend against all travel to Iran, citing severe risks including terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and arbitrary arrest. These advisories are not to be disregarded, as they reflect a deeply concerning security situation.
Recent reports from July 2026 indicate that Iranshahr itself has been directly impacted by military actions, with news sources reporting damage to its airport and casualties from attacks on military bases in the region. The Iranian Army has vowed retaliation, underscoring the volatile and escalating nature of the conflict. This regional instability, coupled with broader security concerns across Iran, makes it an extremely high-risk destination.
Beyond the immediate threat of conflict, the general safety profile for Iran, and by extension Iranshahr, is compounded by risks of petty crime, though specific incidents targeting visitors in Iranshahr are not detailed in the provided data. Scammers are also known to exploit geopolitical events, with recent reports of imposter, romance, and fake charity scams leveraging the conflict in Iran. Given the severe official warnings and the direct impact of military actions on the city, travelers cannot expect to feel safe in Iranshahr. It is crucial to heed all government advisories and avoid travel to this region.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Iranshahr districts for visitors, 2 needing caution and 3 best avoided. See them plotted on the Iranshahr safety map.
Iranshahr Airport VicinityavoidDirectly impacted by recent military strikes, posing a significant safety risk.
Sistan and Baluchestan Province Border AreasavoidHigh risk due to drug trafficking, potential for kidnappings, and general instability.
Southeastern Iran (general)avoidRegion experiencing unrest and potential for armed attacks.
Central IranshahrcautionGeneral city area, but elevated risk due to broader instability and potential for petty crime.
Established Residential AreascautionGenerally more comfortable for daily life, but still subject to the overall high-risk environment.
07 · After Dark
Is Iranshahr safe at night?
While specific data for Iranshahr is limited, the overall high-risk environment and regional instability suggest a significant risk of violent crime, including potential for muggings.
After dark, be most careful around Iranshahr Airport Vicinity, Sistan and Baluchestan Province Border Areas, Southeastern Iran (general), Central Iranshahr. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Iranshahr safety FAQ
Is Iranshahr safe for tourists right now?
No, Iranshahr is not safe for travelers. All official government advisories strongly recommend against travel to Iran, including Iranshahr, due to risks of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and arbitrary arrest. Recent reports indicate military actions and airstrikes affecting the region, including Iranshahr itself. The security situation is highly volatile. (Assessed 23 August 2026.)
Which areas of Iranshahr should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Iranshahr Airport Vicinity, Sistan and Baluchestan Province Border Areas, Southeastern Iran (general) as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Iranshahr?
- Imposter, romance, and fake charity scams using the current conflict in Iran as a theme.
- Pickpocketing and distraction techniques targeting tourists, though specific reports for Iranshahr are not available.
How does Iranshahr compare with other places in Iran?
Iranshahr ranks #1 of 8 Iran destinations we've assessed, scoring 18/100. See the Iran safety overview for the full list.
How is this Iranshahr safety score calculated?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
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