{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/iran/mashhad","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:13:22.405Z","place":{"city":"Mashhad","country":"Iran","countryCode":"IR","lat":36.29807,"lon":59.60567},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"While some Iranian sources promote the country as family-friendly, international advisories and reports of unrest suggest a highly negative sentiment regarding traveler safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":54,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":0,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":49,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":67,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-22T18:36:21Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":4,"label":"Avoid all travel","updated":"2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/iran"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":2.37540050451863,"display":"2.4 / 100k","year":"2014","score":83,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.021640880601624272,"display":"0.02 / million","year":"2021","score":97,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic 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extreme heat","year":null,"score":62,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 1 quake ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Avoid all travel","year":null,"score":0,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":30,"display":"30 / 100 (Negative)","year":null,"score":30,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No, Mashhad is not safe for travelers due to severe government advisories and ongoing political instability.","summary":"Official government advisories from multiple countries strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Iran, including Mashhad, citing significant risks. Recent news indicates heightened political tensions, protests, and crackdowns, with specific reports of executions and clashes in Mashhad.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Mashhad is limited, general crime indices suggest a moderate risk of mugging and robbery, particularly in less crowded areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded tourist areas and public transportation are potential hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["Vakilabad District","Sajjad District"],"avoidAreas":["Areas of recent protests or political gatherings (specific locations vary, check local news)","Any area experiencing active demonstrations or security crackdowns"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers (use reputable services or agree on fare beforehand).","Currency exchange scams (use official banks or exchange offices)."],"zones":[{"name":"Central Mashhad (around Imam Reza Shrine)","level":"caution","note":"High tourist traffic, but potential for pickpocketing and protests; maintain awareness."},{"name":"Vakilabad District","level":"safe","note":"Generally residential and considered safer, but exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"Sajjad District","level":"safe","note":"A more modern and commercial area, generally safe for visitors."},{"name":"Golshahr District","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Near Mashhad Airport","level":"caution","note":"While the airport is operational, broader security concerns and flight disruptions have been reported."}]}}