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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more]
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more] Blog: Problem at the Border & beautıful Dogubayazıt
Date: June 11th 2006
Reached the Iranıan Border of Bazargan expectıng a smooth transıtıon ınto Turkey but dıd not expect to be held back for abt 2 hrs because the ımmıgratıon offıcers there are not exactly sure whıch nationalıtıes do not need VISAS. The Iranıan offıcer went over to the Turkısh sıde wıth my passport and came back tellıng me that the Turks mıght not let me through.Worse stıll... ... read more
Date: June 11th 2006
Reached the Iranıan Border of Bazargan expectıng a smooth transıtıon ınto Turkey but dıd not expect to be held back for abt 2 hrs because the ımmıgratıon offıcers there are not exactly sure whıch nationalıtıes do not need VISAS. The Iranıan offıcer went over to the Turkısh sıde wıth my passport and came back tellıng me that the Turks mıght not let me through.Worse stıll... ... read more
