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Tehran’s Summer Power Outage Schedule: What Residents Need to Know
Tehran has entered its summer power-cut season, with the city’s electricity distributor confirming scattered, scheduled outages across the capital as heatwave temperatures push consumption…
Staying Cool in Tehran’s Extreme Summer
How to cope with Tehran’s summer heat, from doogh and ab doogh khiar to power-cut apps and mountain escapes.
Social Media in Iran 2026: What’s Blocked, What Works and the Apps Iranians Use
Updated November 2026. Iranians are heavy social media users, but most of the platforms they rely on most are officially blocked. This guide sets…
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Tehran: Lines, Fares and Tips
A practical guide to Tehran’s Bus Rapid Transit network, with all ten lines and tips on paying and riding.
Iran Military Service for Iranians Abroad: Buyout, Exemptions and Exit Stamps (Updated November 2026)
Updated November 2026. Military service (sarbazi) is compulsory for Iranian men and affects whether they can travel, study, work and get a passport. Many…
What to Bring as a Gift for Iranians (and What to Bring Home)
Present ideas for Iranian hosts, the etiquette that goes with them, and the best souvenirs to bring home from Tehran.
Iran Visa on Arrival: How It Works at Tehran Airport
Who can get an Iranian visa on arrival, what to prepare and how the process works at Imam Khomeini International Airport.
5 Ways to Book Hotels in Iran
Five practical ways to book hotels in Iran without Booking.com or Airbnb, from Iranian booking sites and agencies to messaging hotels directly.
Alik: Tehran’s Armenian Daily Newspaper
The story of Alik, the Tehran Armenian daily founded in 1931, and how to find and read it today.
Exchanging Money in Iran: A Complete Guide
How to exchange money in Iran: rials and tomans, the market rate, the best places to change cash and tourist debit cards.
