{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/iran/tabriz","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:13:15.335Z","place":{"city":"Tabriz","country":"Iran","countryCode":"IR","lat":38.08,"lon":46.2919},"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 older Numbeo data suggests a generally safe feeling during daylight, recent news indicates significant civil unrest and international tensions, which would negatively impact a visitor's sense of safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Recent reports indicate widespread protests, potential for increased violence, and international tensions that could impact safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Tabriz is limited, general crime indices suggest a moderate risk of mugging or robbery, particularly in less crowded areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded public spaces such as markets and public transport hubs."},"safeAreas":["Golestan Garden"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Scams related to currency exchange, often offering unofficial rates that are unfavorable or fraudulent.","Overcharging by taxi drivers, particularly from tourist areas, if not agreeing on a fare beforehand or ensuring the meter is used."],"zones":[{"name":"Golestan Garden","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe tourist area with historical sites."},{"name":"Grand Bazaar","level":"caution","note":"Busy market area, be aware of pickpockets and petty theft."},{"name":"City Center","level":"caution","note":"Standard urban precautions apply; monitor surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"University District","level":"caution","note":"Can experience student-related activity; generally safe but be aware of crowds."},{"name":"Outer Residential Areas","level":"caution","note":"Less tourist traffic; standard safety precautions for less familiar areas."}]}}