Traverser l'Iran vers le Pakistan est t-il sécurisé?

Hi Herodos,It’s obvious that your trip, like all those who’ve been to Iran, was enthusiastic about the welcome you received.
And yes, I mistakenly mixed it up with a previous post—my apologies.Beyond that, it’s clear the Iranian people don’t deserve their leaders, and I think we all agree on that here.As for the Iranian strikes and Israeli retaliation, that’s nothing new. Avoid camping near these centers (which are heavily monitored anyway—obviously).

Who’s talking about safety? From a security standpoint—regarding the risk of being assaulted—Iran is definitely much safer than France...
My crossing through Iran isn’t recent, but I can assume that since my trip, the population hasn’t really changed, especially in terms of hospitality.
I don’t know how you travel, but in my opinion, it’s hard in Iran to avoid the locals, the encounters, the conversations over tea, or even an invitation to someone’s home... Yet, you can’t read someone’s political views just by looking at their face...
How many times (not just in Iran, but across the Middle East and West Africa) have I been stopped by the police... checking my papers, asking questions like, "What are you doing here at nightfall?" (I was the only foreigner in the neighborhood, chatting on the doorstep with a local I’d just met), "Show me your passport," or even "Follow me to the police station..."What would happen in Iran if you talked to someone who isn’t exactly in line with the ruling party?
In highly touristy countries, this kind of police questioning is rare or even nonexistent, but in places where tourists are scarce (which has been the case in Iran for a year or two), it *can* happen from time to time...
Another example: At my age, this kind of incident is unlikely—I don’t travel the same way I used to. This happened in Jordan, in Aqaba on the Red Sea: I was looking for a youth hostel and followed the signs that were supposed to lead me there, but I ended up inside a military barracks! The guard at the entrance probably wasn’t doing his job very well, but there I was, inside without meaning to. Everything turned out fine at the time, but I can imagine the same scenario happening in Iran today... Without accidentally entering a strategic site, you could easily get close to one with a camera in hand... And you can guess what might happen next.
Just because I’ve been to Iran many times without facing a single problem doesn’t mean it’s risk-free.

Hi there,I completely agree with your point.For example, the small town of Natanz, in Isfahan Province, is home to the very photogenic funerary complex of a Sufi sheikh, built in the 14th century. Of course, the place is well worth photographing, but... it’s best to avoid taking out your camera a few kilometers away if you don’t realize you’re right next to one of the country’s most sensitive nuclear sites!

Unfortunately, the kibbutz was an idea that didn’t work and caused more problems than solutions. The kibbutzim represent a societal failure. Except for those who think otherwise, and that’s their right. The kibbutzim created the hardest part of this country: "Kibbutz children."Then, if you don’t like what this country has become, that’s your right. The most annoying part is that you can’t open your eyes to the reasons that led to the change in society there, in Europe, and elsewhere.Aren’t there plenty of people responsible for these shifts? Those who govern against your ideas didn’t seize power by force, did they? They were elected by the people, as far as I know.To wrap up, the country has been at war since its creation on May 14, 1948. Nothing new under the sun.

The wall started being built in 2002. My trip was before that.I went to Jericho from Jerusalem: no restrictions at all.Is it still the same today? (The restriction mentioned was about traveling to Palestine from Israel)I don’t know. Aren’t there air raid sirens?
To me, that’s not exactly a "vacation" vibe.

To get to Jericho (which isn’t exactly a dream destination), the only restriction is catching the bus on time—nothing has changed. All destinations are accessible from the Damascus Gate bus station. Just take the right bus number.As for the sirens, they don’t happen every day. But that’s just life in the country. There are also sirens for Holocaust Remembrance Day.Anyway, I’m not trying to convince you—I’m just sticking to the facts. And while I’m not entirely objective, I admit, I’m trying to share good info.

I love discussions that go in circles, and I have to say this one is a real treat. And when the pseudo-trump-card argument "don’t listen to what Westerners say" comes up, I feel like I’m getting both cheese and dessert. So please, don’t stop!

Only part of the people. You don’t go there often enough to understand. It’s a shame.You’re missing some on-the-ground perspective. Over there, the left, represented by the founders of the State of Israel, is losing its influence and voters. Like everywhere in the world, I’d say.You’re right, we’re getting off topic.

Good evening Djalma (Jean Michel).
Sorry about that... but so, what?
I’m leaving this discussion.
Have a great evening.
Thierry

"We're far from the safe crossing mentioned in this thread's title..."You want to be right. Fine, I'm leaving this discussion thread. You're not being constructive—just argumentative.
Travelers will get it; the rest can "blab on" on the ground.
Have a good evening.