We wrote a lot about Iran, as last post we want to let the Iranians speak.
“I can’t think of anything good in Iran. Well, it’s good we are in a safe country. Not like Afghanistan or Pakistan.” Nureedin from Qeshm Island.
“I like about Iran the tradition and the culture. We have a lot of them.” Dentist from northern Iran we met on Qeshm Island.
“We have good people in Iran but a bad government.” Boy in Tehran.
“Iranians are nice to foreigners because they want to make a good picture. Iranians amongst themselves fight about tiny stupid things.” Hamid from Tehran.
“I like safety in Iran most. I can leave the car open and nothing will happen.” Mohammed from Yazd
“I like Shiraz most. It’s a beautiful city.” Omid from Yazd
“Please tell other people in Germany that we in Iran are not terrorists. We are not bad people. We may not be very good people but we are not terrorists.” Engineer from Persepolis we met in Shiraz
“Everything is difficult in Iran. Hijab, traveling, everything.” Marjad from Shiraz
“You must know muslims are wild.” Teenager in Shiraz
“We need a revolution.” Taxi driver in Tehran
“We don’t need a revolution. We need a democracy. No Shah and no religious leader. Just a fresh person. We don’t need to change our whole system just the tone with which we talk.” Hadi from Tehran
“Iran is very kind in small businesses. When it comes to big businesses you get cheated and are confronted with a lot of corruption. From top to the bottom.” Hamid from Canada
“In Iran people care a lot amongst ourselves. As the government does not care for us we do care for each other.” Moji from Shiraz
“Everything was better with the Shah. Economy was better, Iranian Rial was at a good exchange rate, there was no hijab and more freedom for everybody.” Man in front of the supermarket in Shiraz
“In earlier times when I was a child we trusted each other. I think Iranians are still very hospitable and kind. But mistrust has risen.” Moein from Tehran
“In Europe you have an easy life but in Iran you can enjoy it.” Mohammad from Tehran
