Visited Iran three years ago. Generally a safe experience (except for the traffic).
In Zahedan (South-East, near PAk border) however the situation was less pleasant: sunglasses stolen under our eyes, attempt to break in into topcase of motorcycle. I think Iran is a modern country, not to be considered western orientated but still modern with woman partipating in public life and complete freedom of movement for my point of view. How different in Pakistan, where I found people more friendly, open en curious, but also more conservative in religious way. Although woman inn Pakistan are not forced by law to cover their hair, it seems more cultural to do so without official control. Far less woman in public. Give's more space on the roads, which is appreciated as soon you enter India. But by now i'm reviewing two countrys east of the one your asking for.
For Iran: as in most large city's large crowd covers bad behaviour!
I feld save and comfortable in Iran, but kept suspicious as i was a stranger in an unknowm area.
regards,
Guido
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