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Sunday, June 23, 2024 Iran attracted nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists. The US sanctions renewal and its visa free policy has caused the Iranian Rial to plummet, making it an opportune time to explore the country affordably – though this directly impacts ordinary citizens facing economic hardships.

Tourism has suffered significantly, offering visitors exclusive access to Iran’s treasures such as Shiraz’s Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square, and the surreal Kaluts Desert. Iran, renowned for its rich Persian culture, boasts numerous UNESCO sites like the ancient Chogha Zanbil ziggurat in Khuzestan and the otherworldly Valley of the Stars on Qeshm Island. Persepolis, the heart of the ancient Persian Empire, remains a must-visit, ensuring a glimpse into Iran’s profound history.



With its rosy-hued tiles earning it the nickname “the Pink Mosque,” this stunningly beautiful mosque in Iran invites you to explore its hidden corners. In the first quarter of 2024, Iran witnessed a significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with 1,398,000 visitors compared to 872,000 during the same period in the previous year. The breakdown of visitors includes 495,000 in January, 506,000 in February, and 397,000 in March 2023.

In 2023, Iran welcomed a total of 5.9 million foreign tourists, a substantial rise from 4.1 million in 2022 and 880,000 in 2021.

This growth propelled Iran’s global tourism ranking from 40th place in 2022 to 34th place in 2023, indicating .

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