# Nowruz

Eleven Days Until Nowruz, Many Iranians Hesitate to Go Home as Fear Outweighs Tradition

As Nowruz approaches, many Iranians are opting not to return home, citing safety concerns, legal risks and economic pressures. This reluctance threatens traditional family reunions and carries wider social, economic and political implications for Iran and its diaspora.

iMil2026年3月16日 01:59

#Iran#Nowruz#migration

Bustling Tehran street scene with cars, mosque minarets, and traditional architecture.

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Chinese Students in Tehran Describe Panic After U.S.-Israel Airstrikes; Communications and Transit Disrupted

Chinese students in Tehran reported close-range explosions, disrupted communications and interrupted travel plans after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February. China’s embassy had issued a prior warning and is coordinating contingency measures as students consider overland evacuation routes if flights remain suspended.

SoMi2026年2月28日 11:06

#Iran#Tehran#Chinese students