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Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping, and the arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens. Reconsider travel to Iran due to COVID-19.
Publ.Date : Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:00:58 +0000

Iran is a constitutional Islamic republic with a theocratic system of government where ultimate political authority is vested in the highest religious authority, the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has final say on all domestic, foreign, and security policies for Iran, though he establishes and supervises those policies in consultation with other political bodies. Shia Islam is the official religion of Iran, and Islamic law is the basis of the authority of the state. The Iranian constitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, though they are sometimes the subject of discrimination and repression. The work week in Iran is Saturday through Thursday; however, many government offices and private companies are closed on Thursdays. Friday is the day of rest when all establishments are closed. Offices in Iran are generally open to the public during the morning hours only.

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Publ.Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:26:00 GMT

They have Rumi, they have Hafiz?but what about the people of Iran?
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Publ.Date : Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:54:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:38:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:26:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:44:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:25:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:23:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:15:00 GMT

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Publ.Date : Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:55:00 GMT

Biden to Rivlin: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch
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Publ.Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:36:00 GMT