@@Blue-de3tu if you are American simply your government wants to remove their regime and later America and put some one have loyalty to them in everything in economic, politic, etc , America don't care about people it care only what this country has rich resources like oil and gas and also politic goals
I have been truckdriving all over Europe and North america for 27 years. I have been drinking tea with Iranian truckdrivers in Switzerland and chatting with pakistan drivers in Canada. I can tell you after all these years in hundreds of towns and places I have been to. We are all the same. Its the leaders that are messing it all up.
+Chilirain Jimenez you can find many Unique birds & Animals in Iran and Apart of that our Persian cuisines are great , I have traveled in many areas in Iran & India so I know these two countries very well
As an Iranian who has lived both in Iran and Canada I can say this documentary was great.....was a good representation of the country without any bias....Thanks
Dear Rick Steves, My 8 year old half-Persian identical twin girls (born in the U.S. and never been to Iran) BEG to watch this episode of yours over and over. We’ve seen it more times than i can count. They keep asking “when can we visit Iran?!” My heart aches. Because as much as i yearn to go (i haven’t been back since i was 7), i know it can’t be anytime soon. And so we live vicariously through this video of yours, Rick Steves. Thank you for showing the world who the Iranian people truly are. Iranians love you.
And I as an American love the Iranian people,we're all live in the same planet,we shouldn't be fighting one another,we should be trying to find ways to protect this amaizing planet of ours.
As a Saudi , this documentary made me realize how much we share in common with our Iranian brothers and sisters , i wish our nations could unite , understand and sympathize with each other .
As one woman said, "Governments have war with each other because they benefit, but there is no war between the people." But there exist immutable geopolitical realities. Iran's government is hardly innocent, but it is the House of Saud that facilitates the intervention of the US in the region, as well as being armed by the military industrial complex of America with arms used on civilians in Yemen.
I felt a deep respect and affection for the people of Iran from this documentary. We must not tolerate leaders who do not understand respect for others.
@Eric Moonwalk for every hater like you there are tens of thousands of kind and intelligent people in the world. Your douchebag attitude screams your IQ.
The US is going to bomb your country my brother, and bring it to rubbles, like they did in Iraq Afghan and Syria,,,Iran cannot stand up against the US not even for an hour,,you should leave now with your families..its very hurtful to know ..but it has to happen ..to please the Israelis and Saudis..
Huahaáhaāä.... 🤣😂🤣 The Dutch government already returned some of Indonesian precious artefacts to Indonesia, because we insisted them to do so !!! 😁👍👍👍 Alhamdulillah...
@@chehrazadeesmey8399 ... Yes, only some precious keris and ceramics which belong to the Yogjakarta Sultans. In the latest agreement, the Dutch will return more of those. Indonesian people are upset about it. Well, we are crossing our fingers at the moment. May God bless us. Insyaallah, aamiin 🙏🤲
The hospitality of the Iranian people is ( or should be ) known throughout the world. They are the most kind people I've ever met and I've been thru much of the world. The birthday cake they gave him, is an small example of their kindness. God bless them !
I’m far from politics, for me Persia is the country of great ancient culture, homeland of magnificent poets and philosophers, thanks Rick for the interesting story. Blessed are the peacemakers...
It’s Iran not Persia. Altough Persia is what we call the region in Latin languages, and what Greeks, and this Romans called them, Persia is a western term. The kingdom of Persia was a western puppet, named with a western not local term. Iran is the what it is called in Farsi, and the country is called that not in the western term (which again was imposed from the west). I still use Persia for the region (as an Italian) because that is what we have been calling it for thousands of year, however the country is Iran not Persia. Just like we call the empire Parthia not Persia (1st century. Persia was another empire). The people are all, and I call all Persians, but not the country. They chose Iran, we use Iran. 😅🤷🏼♂️ I don’t know why had so much to say about the topic.
never mistake the real people of a country against its political face viewed by the world ,the Iranian government killed 1500 of its own people who dared to celebrate the death of Qasem Soleimani
Hard to be anything if your censored and monitored by the government. Furthermore this is Rick, he is not a CNN looking for a hot story to exploit, just being nice is his style. Its a "Travel" channel yet he makes sure to promote the current regime story line, that the sinister CIA placed the puppet sha and that the real good guys are the ayatollahs and their grip on society because at least it has "Family Values"
I am a Iranian,we don't want the war,but perhaps your president wants...!,so what can we do...🤔,our people must choose,but Iranian people are angry from USA,USA hurt Iranian people with boycott,killed them with protecting the war between Iran and Iraq,and anything else...,now If you want to communicate between IRAN and USA you must sate Trump!🤔.
@@rezas.k8304 آقا رضا سلام خودتو خسته نکن ، حکومت پشت پرده آمریکا کمپانیهای اسلحه. سازی هستند که جون ایرانی آمریکایی براشون مهم نیست و دنبال بهانه هستند . دولتمردای ما باید اگاه باشن به این ، مصاحبه الیور استون کارگردان امریکایی ضد جنگ تو جشنواره فجر 96 که از کانال چهار پخش شد و همین موضوعو بیان کرد گوش کن، میگه دولتهای امریکا پوسته ای بیش نیستند میگه نوبت ایران شده، مو به تن ادم سیخ میشه از تحلیلش warmongering and weaponry companies want to start a war because of selling more weapons and don't care about dying Iranian or American.
IRAN : I'm a businessman from Germany and visited Iran 2 months ago, great Land with a lot of potential. Awesome people, amazing Landscape and nature, rich culture and... Every thing is Best.
We ( Persian people ) still believe we are from unique family , German people and Iranian are Aryans , the meaning of ariya word in history step by step changed . we love your people and your country. Sorry my English is not very well.Good luck.
@@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife The current US president is not so bright, never even reads a book! They might as well have elected a crazy old man who shouts at the moon! :D
I definitely agree .. we should not be threatening Iran at all. It boggles the mind that we are part of a nation who has such a thirst for innocent blood. Enough already .. more than enough .. every soldier should refuse to participate in an Iranian slaughter.
This is the only unbiased and most fantastic documentary I've seen on Iran by a western journalist. Such a beautiful country and people with a rich civilization.
It's unbiased: They literally have to say and film what the government permits them 😐... It's like making a documentary FOR Disney ABOUT Disney, and then saying: This is a very unbiased documentary. This documentary is enlightening and interesting to be sure, but it is inherently biased by what it is forced to omit
بنی آدم اعضای یکدیگرند که در آفرينش ز یک گوهرند Human beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul Les êtres humains (les enfants d'Adam) sont les parties d'un corps Ils sont issus de la même essence چو عضوى به درد آورد روزگار، دگر عضوها را نماند قرار If one member is afflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain Lorsqu'une de ces parties est atteinte et souffre Les autres ne peuvent trouver ni la paix ni le calme تو کز محنت دیگران بی غمی، نشاید که نامت نهند آدمی If you've no sympathy for human pain The name of human you cannot retain Si la misère des autres te laisse indifférent Et sans la moindre peine ! Alors Il est impensable de t'appeler un être humain
That's why the "People of the World" must come together more, through mediums like this and others. Let's by-pass governments and lairs everywhere. My Best. Out.
Any country that America do not gain economically is a target for war. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela. All these countries sell their oil internationally but have restrictions on American businesses. America wants world power and dominance and that's why they sanctions countries that do not bend to their will. If wasn't for Putin America would have invaded Venezuela already. It's sad but it's the new war strategy.
I really enjoyed this video. I learnt so much about aranians and their way of life... Love is the meaning of life.. Watching from Ireland on 20th April 2024.. ❤
I am Iranian and this video made me cry. Because in 2017 we still rely on government to tell us how we should act towards other cultures. The more we learn about each other the more we find out how similar we are. I am so happy that Rick made this video it's his best one yet.
When I see Tehran, it's unbelievable how similar it is to Delhi in India. Of course, there are civilisational and near-historical linkages between India (and the wider subcontinent) and Iran but the similarities - of urban spaces, cuisine, culture, and physiognomy - is extremely similar. Iran's been on my bucket list for years and I can't wait to visit someday soon. Thanks for this, Rick.
The most comprehensive, most insightful travel doc on Iran I've seen yet. Never arrogant, never condescending, Mr. Steves, you are a true ambassador of good will.
I've been living with blinders on all my 64yrs. I'm an American who's always thought that the Iranian people hate us American's but the fact that Rick Steves was treated with such kindness & hospitality over there has opened up my eyes to a completely new outlook on things. I love how his shows show that people are the same everywhere.
As a Nigerian, im more than impressed with this documentary. I just remembered when in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, an Iranian try to become friend with me by asking many questions. I'm in-depth needs to visit Iran even for studies or any purpose. I just feel deeply in love with Iran. Ya Allah grant me ways to visit Iran.
Another good item for every classroom in your country and mine is the book "Out of Iran" by Angela Ferrante and Sousan Azadi. It documents a westernized woman's escape from that country after the revolution in 1979, and the archaic social changes that took over Iran under the Ayatollah for a few decades.
I recently watched a vlog from a young New Zealand backpacker showing Iran and it's friendly people and it's beautiful country. Now this video has confirmed to me, that we in the west have been lied to with propaganda for too long. Im Australian and i wish i could visit Iran and meet it's people. Thanks to Rick for this. Peace to Iran.
In many places in Iran you can see much of Persia still. Such a beautiful land in 1984-85,, wish we could have peace, ithe Iranian people want peace so much. Praying for the people of Iran!
We should all be happy with each other Iranian people have a beautiful culture and history. Iranian people want same thing love freedom and Peace respect.
@@douglasmclean9407Soon, the Iranian people will overthrow the dictatorial regime of the Islamic Republic and take Iran out of their occupation. Long live a free Iran.❤
I really enjoyed this video on Iran. I learned so much as an American. I did not realize they did not speak Arabic. I did not know the difference. I did not realize the difference between Iranian Shiites and Sunnis until I watched this video. Their cities are very clean. The people were so friendly, and want to live in peace, and like us don’t always agree with their government. This was very enlightening. I am just now watching this in November 2024, 10 years after it was released. Rick Steves, great job at showing us the life of Iranians even 10 years later your work is informative.
Iv'e been lucky enough to visit almost 60 countries now, including Iran; of everywhere I have been I have never been so welcome as I was in Iran; wonderful country & people, don't confuse toxic politics with people.
@@analyticalprocess3622 i have read and watched (it' all over youtube in all sorts of languages) many many travellers who travelled to Iran and they all say the same thing. Strange logic, that only leftists travel. In which case, more rightists should start travelling and the world will be a better place
As a Chilean, Rick you are part of the movement of Peace. I met you many years ago at The Main Library in Salt Lake City, UT. This documentary should be watch for every American, or South- American and the rest of the World. Congratulations!!
Dear Rick thank you very much. I come from Slovakia and last three years I have been in Iran for 3 times having lot of friend there. I hope that your excelent work will help to understand that a tension and war are not a solution because there are living peacefull people too, very friendly, wise and nice people! Many thanks for your good job! PEACE!!
Because Iranian Government care about their Country, love their people. On the other hand a few number of people of Iran only love themselves. I Bangladeshi respect The Iran Government for their patience.
@@nahidshamoli2172 the goverment has been corrupt since the beginning khomeini kept up the iran iraq war for 7 years just for the islamic regime to stay when it couldve ended in 1 year with only 1 million deaths on both side with iraq paying for damages and sanctions removed but instead he kept it going he refused at the end 8 million died on both sides one being my grandfathers brother and my 14 year old uncle
I respect Iran and the people so much, and the history and culture is so rich and beautiful. I wish more people would open their eyes and take a look into other countries and culture and see that we are all part of the same humanity, and God made us all. I love Iranian movies and music too, so full of heart and emotion and real. Greetings, from America. Peace.
This might be my favorite episode of Rick Steves' show. I am both fascinated and mystified by the Middle East, especially since I know so little and the information we receive in America is limited and skewed. It's refreshing to see an objective, respectful documentary such as this, which gives a more human look at the largely misunderstood country of Iran. I was just as surprised as Rick to see that many Iranians actually welcome Americans! It just proves that the government does NOT represent the people. Iran seems like an incredible, dynamic country and I hope to visit one day. As always, thank you Rick Steves, for your wonderful program!
I realize that Iran is incredibly flawed and that the government is oppressive, violent and cruel. Just because I'm a "white western woman" doesn't mean that I'm completely naive about what occurs in the Middle East. I read the news, I know all about the atrocities. What I was trying to communicate is that we (Americans) should not judge the citizens of Iran based on the theocratic regime they are forced to live under.
+Mallory Gantner very warm welcome :)) (if you visited one day iran) iranian people so friendly and loves all people around the globe with different nations and cultures .
All you said may well be the case, but I was expecting more travel tips than "oh look, an Iranian (man or woman)! let's observe it's behavior with our American norms set as the default, and explain EACH detail of how their culture is different!" It did come off rather condescending and ridiculous/narcissistic at points, particularly when he was interacting with women... he made a fool of himself, and we didn't learn much new.
+Mohamed Irufan Hussain there is a huge difference the U.S slaughters people planet wide and the U.S citizens support this. Iran does not do this and iranians do not support that kind of action HUGE DIFFERENCE! So yes U.S citizens should bejudged by what THEIR government does.
A wonderful, informative and heartwarming story of the people of Iran. This film should be compulsory viewing in every school and university in Western civilization. The welcoming words of the Iranian people and the student's admonition that "Governments make war. People don't" is something from which we can all learn.
Iran has a rich history, culture and tradition.......as I watch this video I can say that Iranians are friendly and welcoming people....they have awesome smiles😊, if given a chance to travel the world, Iran is part of my bucket list😍......Iranians were misunderstood and judged by others,,countries around the world all have the negative and positive side, so as Iran....we're all the same... ❤from Philippines
As an Omani 🇴🇲 i love Iran as a Muslim country. In Oman We are brought up and raised only as Muslims without feeding this poisonous sectarian divide . In my country you’ll never be asked about your sect or religion as long as you respect everyone else. This documentary about Iran is very helpful and amazing. I wish one day i will visit this great & lovely country ❤
Thank you so much, bro . I know your country with Sultan Qaboos. He is a great and peaceful man, and your country is so amazing 😍 I hope to see you in our country soon .
I have known and become friends with three Iranian Americans, and have found them to be polite, caring people. Please US military, stay out of Iran. Leave them alone. They are not our enemy!
A fascinating documentary that makes me want to travel to Iran. Just like the young woman said: it is not the people that have problems, it's the governments. People are people all around the world: they are peaceful, they work, they enjoy family time, they fall in love, they have leisure time, they live in peace with their culture, religious beliefs and traditions. Regards from Mexico.
I wish tensions between the U.S. and Iran wasn’t so tense. I find Iran’s people beautiful, friendly, and well educated. It’s a shame because our countries and cultures could learn so much from each other. Life is short. Peace people. 🇺🇸🇮🇷
I do too, but some people in the world stage.. stur the pot... oh well, deep subject...I use to say all things change... until I learned about the Battle and war history of IRAN... very mature military..dont lose ! and thanks for being a country that I look up to because of its rich history and all of the people I have met from Iran are super kind and intelligent! PS I love the flat bread too!
@@alitair6926 my daughter's father is from Iran. He was here in the US before your revolution in 1979. He was in your military and studying here where I live. He had to return and never saw his daughter. She is beautiful just like the beautiful women in Iran. I wish he could have met her. She has 4 sons so he is a grandfather of 4 boys. They are very handsome boys and his daughter is very beautiful and looks like him. I wish he could one day meet her and her son's. I can only pray
WOW, that was the MOST LOVELY film that I have seen in a very long time. It was precious and priceless. Thank you to the Iranian people and government for allowing us in and sharing their love and kindness. Thank you Rick for bringing such a beautiful part of their culture in everyday life with all of us!💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️💜🤗 From CALIFORNIA with 💕🇺🇸
I would love to go to Iran, and taste the food, as a cook this country has some fantastic recipes! The people look lovely and friendly, and most importantly....happy!
When I was hospitalized at the Dallas VAMC. I had the opportunity to have a nurse that was Iranian. She was so kind and was so attentive! Very kind ppl!
I did a similar trip alone. As an Irish citizen I enter Iran getting my visa on arrival. It is fantastic. Great hotels, food, hospitality and transport highways. Since the deposition of the Shah, education has boomed. A huge percentage of women work as engineers. Isfahan is great as is Persepolis.
Ja, aber leider alles geht durch die britische molla salafisten und russischen KGB Spionen wie khamenei blitzschnell kaputt. Wer sich noch was sehen will muss sich beeilen.
Hello, I am Iranian, thank you very much and I am happy for this excellent video, we will be very happy if you travel to Iran, we are looking forward to meeting each of you.😊🇮🇷🇮🇷
I'm Pakistani and I didn't know that why I felt a connection with iran especially when I saw books in persian ,streets ,mosques and food. I have huge respect for Iranian people who suffered so much, but still managed to protect their culture and traditions. Long live Iran>❤
This documentary is so wonderful. We have so much in common with these wonderful people. If only our leaders and media would work hard to unite us, we could live in peace, love & happiness forever. So sad that we don’t.
I was 2015 in Iran, Iran is peaceful and beautiful country in the world and Iranian people's so much friendly, I love Iran! Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰💖🇮🇷🇮🇷
I am an Iranian, and after seeing this video, I was very happy that an American made such a video about the culture, history, people, etc. of Iran. Hoping there is no problem between the governments, thanks Rick😀😇
Before I was recommended this video I watched a Tehran walk around video by Visitera from a few months ago. It really blew me away how much it reminded me of Sydney or Melbourne.... You could also tell how much more liberal they are. I see more hijabs here In Australia.
At 11:01 it's written on the board that the year is ۸۷ which means 2007-2008 and these boards change each year. So this documentary was made at least 12 years ago not 5 years. So if the children were around 12 at the time, they are 24-25 year olds now.
Iran is definitely the best Middle Eastern country apart from Syria! So rich in history n culture! The people are so respectful.. something you won’t see in America or even here in Australia !! Can’t wait to visit Iran ✌️
America has nothing to do with this. Least America obsessed Australian. Do you Aussies know there are other countries to obsess over? Not just America.
@Tully Merrick I know tulips are from Iran.. I find it very funny to talk to Hamid (friend) about various stuff.. and to find out that Steel is from Iran, Airco is from Iran, the Wheel is from Iran, the Sewer is from Iran.. LOL It is a list with no end.. LOL
Way to go Rick. Iran is truly a beautiful country with rich history. People in Iran are the friendliest and loving individuals. Food is unbelievable and prices are unmatched with anywhere else. Visit Iran, you will be happy that you did.
I am glad to know that Iranians are friendly people..My impression was wrong,I never thought that they are kind.Thank you for this video, I was able to know about the place and their culture.
I was in iran and on my last day bought a small silk carpet for my mother. But i didn't have enough money. The shopkeeper gave it to me and asked me to send him the money when i was home. Iranians are wonderful people. I like this documentary, hope it will help to bring peace and happiness to the people of this world.
Somalis are good entrepreneurs, and maybe there should follow the model of Iran, rather than habouring group like Shabab that does lots of harm to the local people.
I was watching a documentary on German red light area and then Iran's temporary marriage law, I was surprised how come is it "freedom" in the West and "oppression" in Iran while both are doing the same with little variation that Irani law says if a man makes a woman pregnant, he will be responsible for the child and keeps paying woman until the child becomes adult. May be that's freedom in the West that in red light area if you pregnant a woman, you get carried away.
54:33 moment I felt really good, remembering a scene from one of the film by Abbas KiyoRostami. Well-made documentary, you've done a great job, Rick! Love seeing Iranian people and their culture. In some way they are probably the highest educated people in the world. I love Iranian people, culture, poem, and everything.
I've learned more in 44 minutes about Iran then I've known in the last 57 years. Thank you Rick.
Me too!
And me as an Iranian became sad of US propaganda that lead US people to such an ignorance.
Thank for this fabulous trip God bless Iran and Iranians
@@Blue-de3tu that because USA targeting Iranian people by it's Economic sanctions
@@Blue-de3tu if you are American simply your government wants to remove their regime and later America and put some one have loyalty to them in everything in economic, politic, etc , America don't care about people it care only what this country has rich resources like oil and gas and also politic goals
After 10 years had been past, TH-cam recommends such beautiful documents.
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I love iran and irani giral
Love seeing these beautiful places in video
Me too ... very nice people!
I have been truckdriving all over Europe and North america for 27 years. I have been drinking tea with Iranian truckdrivers in Switzerland and chatting with pakistan drivers in Canada. I can tell you after all these years in hundreds of towns and places I have been to. We are all the same. Its the leaders that are messing it all up.
well said, sir.
Ageed👍🏻
+Chilirain Jimenez you can find many Unique birds & Animals in Iran and Apart of that our Persian cuisines are great , I have traveled in many areas in Iran & India so I know these two countries very well
+Bab Rainy for sure👍🏻I'd love to visit there one day, thanks for telling me that ☺️
wow.....wow!
As an Iranian who has lived both in Iran and Canada I can say this documentary was great.....was a good representation of the country without any bias....Thanks
Dear Rick Steves,
My 8 year old half-Persian identical twin girls (born in the U.S. and never been to Iran) BEG to watch this episode of yours over and over. We’ve seen it more times than i can count. They keep asking “when can we visit Iran?!” My heart aches. Because as much as i yearn to go (i haven’t been back since i was 7), i know it can’t be anytime soon. And so we live vicariously through this video of yours, Rick Steves. Thank you for showing the world who the Iranian people truly are. Iranians love you.
Hope you get to go there best of luck cheers from new Zealand
Aus Grows Thank you for your kindness and for taking the time to write this - means a lot 💖
And I as an American love the Iranian people,we're all live in the same planet,we shouldn't be fighting one another,we should be trying to find ways to protect this amaizing planet of ours.
Majd MD 🥺
One day you will go! God willing
As a Saudi , this documentary made me realize how much we share in common with our Iranian brothers and sisters , i wish our nations could unite , understand and sympathize with each other .
me too and I am American. I apologize for my country's ignorance.
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Bring down your corrupt Monarchy.
As one woman said, "Governments have war with each other because they benefit, but there is no war between the people."
But there exist immutable geopolitical realities. Iran's government is hardly innocent, but it is the House of Saud that facilitates the intervention of the US in the region, as well as being armed by the military industrial complex of America with arms used on civilians in Yemen.
as an iranian we would love to unite if you're either sunni or shia but not a vahabi
As an Iranian, I am truly impressed by your video as you managed to project an actual image of the Iranian people and culture.
Hassan Jafari ❤️🙏
I felt a deep respect and affection for the people of Iran from this documentary. We must not tolerate leaders who do not understand respect for others.
@Eric Moonwalk for every hater like you there are tens of thousands of kind and intelligent people in the world. Your douchebag attitude screams your IQ.
Hassan Jafari Can I ask why Iran hates Israel ? I don't understand. Thanks.😊
The US is going to bomb your country my brother, and bring it to rubbles, like they did in Iraq Afghan and Syria,,,Iran cannot stand up against the US not even for an hour,,you should leave now with your families..its very hurtful to know ..but it has to happen ..to please the Israelis and Saudis..
As a Persian-Tajik of Afghanistan i am proud of my Iranian heritage. As we most know Afghanistan,Tajikistan, Uzbekistan was apart of great Persia.
دقیقا همینطور هست تکه ای از ایران هستن که در زمان قاجارها جداشون کردن و امیداورم که دوباره به ایران برشون گردونند مال حلال به صاحبش برمیگردد❤❤
عزیزم بله جدا شدن ولی همه چی تو دوره قاجار جدا نشده که یکم تاریخ بخون توروخدا@@رضائی-ق1ب
Iran 🇮🇷
love from iran
in hopes we unite again
@@رضائی-ق1ب دقیقا. ایران هم یه روز از چنگ اخوند ها و کتلت ها درمیاد.
Don't ask a woman her age,
A man his Salary,
Or a British museum where they get all their artifacts.
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Huahaáhaāä.... 🤣😂🤣 The Dutch government already returned some of Indonesian precious artefacts to Indonesia, because we insisted them to do so !!! 😁👍👍👍 Alhamdulillah...
@@sarahcesar5813 - "Some" of indonesian...- is that "some" enough ? Or was it only... how may i call it...een pijn stiller ? Hey i am serious.
@@chehrazadeesmey8399 ... Yes, only some precious keris and ceramics which belong to the Yogjakarta Sultans. In the latest agreement, the Dutch will return more of those. Indonesian people are upset about it. Well, we are crossing our fingers at the moment. May God bless us. Insyaallah, aamiin 🙏🤲
I have met many Iranians in Europe and yes. The Iranian people are some of the nicest people I been around. It is a goal of mine to visit one day.
No one should fall for propaganda about Iran...most is exaggerated and false...
Undeniable history like No other....
Do not fall for lies...
DixieBanjo
Moral of the history, keep mullás, ayatollahs, priests, pastors away from the government, promote a secular society and everything will be fine.
@@magnomaxx2010 yes secular Stalin Russia was a picnic. said ironically
@@magnomaxx2010 secularism is a cancer
The hospitality of the Iranian people is ( or should be ) known throughout the world. They are the most kind people I've ever met and I've been thru much of the world. The birthday cake they gave him, is an small example of their kindness. God bless them !
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Iran 2014: "We love America!"
Iran 2021: "Death to America!"
@@gmann7082 Very different context. This was also not filmed in 2014. When you cause a war in a country, people are hurt.
What beautiful Country ancient civilization rich culture Iranian peoples are hospitable & friendly wish u peace 🇮🇷 ✌️ 🇺🇸
صلح را که شما وسردمدارانتان به هم زده
Politics aside Iran is a beautiful country with so much history and the Iranian people🇮🇷
Much respect from the UK🇬🇧
Yes, I lived there and have a Persian wife. Most will remind you that they are not the regime.....
النظام الايراني افضل نظام يحترب الغطرسة الامريكية
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Sheeeet Iranian people, you can ask England Embassy in Tehran that How they climb the embassy wall and burn the flag.😂😂😂
The Iranian people should become friendly with the people in Israel.They are both kind and thoughtful,but are not afraid to be honest with a person.
سیاستش برای اینکه نگذاشته انگلیس و آمریکا ظلمی بیشتری علیه بشریت بکنه
I’m far from politics, for me Persia is the country of great ancient culture, homeland of magnificent poets and philosophers, thanks Rick for the interesting story. Blessed are the peacemakers...
I would like to visit Persepolis and the biblical sites in Iran like where Daniel was supposed to have been thrown into the lion's den.
It’s Iran not Persia. Altough Persia is what we call the region in Latin languages, and what Greeks, and this Romans called them, Persia is a western term.
The kingdom of Persia was a western puppet, named with a western not local term. Iran is the what it is called in Farsi, and the country is called that not in the western term (which again was imposed from the west).
I still use Persia for the region (as an Italian) because that is what we have been calling it for thousands of year, however the country is Iran not Persia. Just like we call the empire Parthia not Persia (1st century. Persia was another empire).
The people are all, and I call all Persians, but not the country. They chose Iran, we use Iran. 😅🤷🏼♂️ I don’t know why had so much to say about the topic.
I also don’t know why my English was so bed for that comment in particular either.
YES! Blessed Are The Peacemakers!
Didn't the Iranians take over Persia and the Persian people?
The hospitality of iranian people nearly bought tear to my eyes.
never mistake the real people of a country against its political face viewed by the world ,the Iranian government killed 1500 of its own people who dared to celebrate the death of Qasem Soleimani
You must have misread Ray's comment, Robin. He said "hosTILity"....
Ray Bantawa I’ve read many a travel blog putting Iranian people at the top of their list for being so kind and welcoming. “People to people” indeed.
Edit bought for brought
@@carlosmejia5728 haha
One of the most beautiful country in the world and the warmest, welcoming people! Great documentary! Greetings from Türkiye❣
It's refreshing to see a credible report that doesn't demonize Iran and it's people, and advocates for peace between Iran and the US. Thanks Rick.
Hard to be anything if your censored and monitored by the government. Furthermore this is Rick, he is not a CNN looking for a hot story to exploit, just being nice is his style. Its a "Travel" channel yet he makes sure to promote the current regime story line, that the sinister CIA placed the puppet sha and that the real good guys are the ayatollahs and their grip on society because at least it has "Family Values"
I am a Iranian,we don't want the war,but perhaps your president wants...!,so what can we do...🤔,our people must choose,but Iranian people are angry from USA,USA hurt Iranian people with boycott,killed them with protecting the war between Iran and Iraq,and anything else...,now If you want to communicate between IRAN and USA you must sate Trump!🤔.
@@rezas.k8304 آقا رضا سلام خودتو خسته نکن ، حکومت پشت پرده آمریکا کمپانیهای اسلحه. سازی هستند که جون ایرانی آمریکایی براشون مهم نیست و دنبال بهانه هستند . دولتمردای ما باید اگاه باشن به این ، مصاحبه الیور استون کارگردان امریکایی ضد جنگ تو جشنواره فجر 96 که از کانال چهار پخش شد و همین موضوعو بیان کرد گوش کن، میگه دولتهای امریکا پوسته ای بیش نیستند میگه نوبت ایران شده، مو به تن ادم سیخ میشه از تحلیلش
warmongering and weaponry companies want to start a war because of selling more weapons and don't care about dying Iranian or American.
@@RealSavages I think you've been brainwashed with hateful chauvenism. Please write in grammatical and coherent sentences so we can talk about this.
Pity he is AMERICAN.
IRAN :
I'm a businessman from Germany and visited Iran 2 months ago, great Land with a lot of potential.
Awesome people, amazing Landscape and nature, rich culture and...
Every thing is Best.
We ( Persian people ) still believe we are from unique family , German people and Iranian are Aryans , the meaning of ariya word in history step by step changed . we love your people and your country. Sorry my English is not very well.Good luck.
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i am an iranian and dont agree with you
you had just a journey to this country and you have no idea how life is fucked up here
Hi.. What is the song at 19:10?
Everywhere in this Planet is the life fucked up, no matter in Iran, Germany or Japan.
I am American but I stand for the people of Iran
After sacrifices so much during Obama period why the US impose sanctions again? If that is the case through out the regime of US.
@@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife
The current US president is not so bright, never even reads a book! They might as well have elected a crazy old man who shouts at the moon! :D
Ya boy...
I definitely agree .. we should not be threatening Iran at all. It boggles the mind that we are part of a nation who has such a thirst for innocent blood. Enough already .. more than enough .. every soldier should refuse to participate in an Iranian slaughter.
I stand for the people of America, the land of the free.
This is the only unbiased and most fantastic documentary I've seen on Iran by a western journalist. Such a beautiful country and people with a rich civilization.
It's unbiased:
They literally have to say and film what the government permits them 😐...
It's like making a documentary FOR Disney ABOUT Disney, and then saying:
This is a very unbiased documentary.
This documentary is enlightening and interesting to be sure, but it is inherently biased by what it is forced to omit
As an afghan;)
i'm proud of my neighbor iran;)
love our neighbor🇦🇫🇮🇷
🇦🇫🇮🇷🙏🏾❤👏👏👏
And Sir, i love Afghanistan & it's beautiful peoples! My best wishes to you all & may peace always prevail.
it was once all one
Soon we'll be whole again
@@hisholiness4537 under the taliban or Khamenei?
Solid proof that the "People" of the world are generally Peace-Loving., Thank God~!
بنی آدم اعضای یکدیگرند که در آفرينش ز یک گوهرند
Human beings are members of a whole
In creation of one essence and soul
Les êtres humains (les enfants d'Adam) sont les parties d'un corps
Ils sont issus de la même essence
چو عضوى به درد آورد روزگار، دگر عضوها را نماند قرار
If one member is afflicted with pain
Other members uneasy will remain
Lorsqu'une de ces parties est atteinte et souffre
Les autres ne peuvent trouver ni la paix ni le calme
تو کز محنت دیگران بی غمی، نشاید که نامت نهند آدمی
If you've no sympathy for human pain
The name of human you cannot retain
Si la misère des autres te laisse indifférent
Et sans la moindre peine ! Alors
Il est impensable de t'appeler un être humain
you should open a history book
That's why the "People of the World" must come together more, through mediums like this and others. Let's by-pass governments and lairs everywhere.
My Best. Out.
People are generally peace loving when in a omogenous majority. Most time we love each other from far away.
Unfair media...Ask the 87 families of the dead at the Argentinian Jewish centre..the victims of Hamas and Hezbollah...the Yemenis....etc etc
Beautiful gorgeous ancient country, great piece, thank you! I hope it will not be destroyed like beautiful Syria
Syria is ugly
Not looking good sorry to say..
@@riorio745 hh
@@riorio745 ý
Any country that America do not gain economically is a target for war. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela. All these countries sell their oil internationally but have restrictions on American businesses. America wants world power and dominance and that's why they sanctions countries that do not bend to their will. If wasn't for Putin America would have invaded Venezuela already. It's sad but it's the new war strategy.
I really enjoyed this video. I learnt so much about aranians and their way of life... Love is the meaning of life.. Watching from Ireland on 20th April 2024.. ❤
ممنونم بیایید شیراز
I am Iranian and this video made me cry. Because in 2017 we still rely on government to tell us how we should act towards other cultures. The more we learn about each other the more we find out how similar we are. I am so happy that Rick made this video it's his best one yet.
i hope that iranian people can get more freedom very soon
Ayy im persian too. I completely agree, we’re all humans at the end of the day.
Elaine Stewart uh I don’t live there and never gone. Being from somewhere doesn’t make you belong there.
Avi Oheb Shalom, a year later your comment is still valuable. Maybe things will get better between our countries From the USA..
They need some democracy and freedom !!! 🚀🇺🇸🇬🇧
Greeting from USA. Wish the lovely people of Iran happiness and prosperity.
Rick we need this NOW. Jan 2020. These are NOT our enemies.
They dont seem to agree with that, for the past 41 years 🤷🏼♀️
The people are not, the Regime is!
Iran is awesome to visit. Rich Culture
@@waqasadil2509 say it is( no..😆)... then what - should we let them kill us?
@@waqasadil2509 hanging homosexuals from cranes - rich culture
When I see Tehran, it's unbelievable how similar it is to Delhi in India. Of course, there are civilisational and near-historical linkages between India (and the wider subcontinent) and Iran but the similarities - of urban spaces, cuisine, culture, and physiognomy - is extremely similar. Iran's been on my bucket list for years and I can't wait to visit someday soon. Thanks for this, Rick.
৯ Video from years ago
Do you see any dirt food in this? Please don’t compare India to any other countries. They have the most ignorant people.
Baharat.iran❤
The most comprehensive, most insightful travel doc on Iran I've seen yet. Never arrogant, never condescending, Mr. Steves, you are a true ambassador of good will.
Steve is the best at what he dose
I've been living with blinders on all my 64yrs. I'm an American who's always thought that the Iranian people hate us American's but the fact that Rick Steves was treated with such kindness & hospitality over there has opened up my eyes to a completely new outlook on things. I love how his shows show that people are the same everywhere.
Good point Ray. Still, I doubt if anything will change that much.
We're so glad to meet americans(every nations) in our country!
Now live the rest with this guy's ignorance.
The world is but one planet and mankind its civilization.
Typical ignorant American that’s why. Lol
Incredible how beautiful and cultural rich Iran is. I'm fond with the country. Ciao from Sicilia.
Is that you picture? Very beautiful...What is your nation of birth??
@@bilbobaggins4710 Italy (Sicily)
Fatima do you know about our country?
@@derisees8361 wow Italians are hot af
You look like Persian women
As a Nigerian, im more than impressed with this documentary. I just remembered when in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, an Iranian try to become friend with me by asking many questions.
I'm in-depth needs to visit Iran even for studies or any purpose. I just feel deeply in love with Iran.
Ya Allah grant me ways to visit Iran.
Of all Ricks Steve's work, this one is the most important and should be shown annually in every classroom in America.
Another good item for every classroom in your country and mine is the book "Out of Iran" by Angela Ferrante and Sousan Azadi. It documents a westernized woman's escape from that country after the revolution in 1979, and the archaic social changes that took over Iran under the Ayatollah for a few decades.
I agree
Lol It is a con. Wake up.
@@LogansWarning can you elaborate?
why?
I recently watched a vlog from a young New Zealand backpacker showing Iran and it's friendly people and it's beautiful country. Now this video has confirmed to me, that we in the west have been lied to with propaganda for too long. Im Australian and i wish i could visit Iran and meet it's people. Thanks to Rick for this. Peace to Iran.
It is the Islamic government which is the problem. The people are great.
@@kitemanmusic I think it's fair to say most people everywhere are great, governments are always the problem.
In many places in Iran you can see much of Persia still. Such a beautiful land in 1984-85,, wish we could have peace, ithe Iranian people want peace so much. Praying for the people of Iran!
Very common mistake with' its'. 'It's' is abbreviation for 'it is'.
Very common mistake with 'its'. 'It's' is abbreviation for 'it is'.
We should all be happy with each other Iranian people have a beautiful culture and history.
Iranian people want same thing love freedom and Peace respect.
THEY WON'T GET IT THE RITUAL IS THE SWORD.get out of the philosophy of death.
@@douglasmclean9407Soon, the Iranian people will overthrow the dictatorial regime of the Islamic Republic and take Iran out of their occupation.
Long live a free Iran.❤
I really enjoyed this video on Iran. I learned so much as an American. I did not realize they did not speak Arabic. I did not know the difference. I did not realize the difference between Iranian Shiites and Sunnis until I watched this video. Their cities are very clean. The people were so friendly, and want to live in peace, and like us don’t always agree with their government. This was very enlightening. I am just now watching this in November 2024, 10 years after it was released. Rick Steves, great job at showing us the life of Iranians even 10 years later your work is informative.
Much love to the Iranian people and culture from the USA. Salaam aleikhum
Drood bar Shoma
Salam is also Arabic which u say😂😂@@Of_infinite_Faith
@@TouseefAnwar-mm5fn yes but we are trying to use DROOD more
Hey 💃🏼🧚🏼♀️😇💫
Iv'e been lucky enough to visit almost 60 countries now, including Iran; of everywhere I have been I have never been so welcome as I was in Iran; wonderful country & people, don't confuse toxic politics with people.
Gullible leftists make great propaganda tools
No doubt iran is hospitable country & its people are very humble, come to pakistan specially KPK the hospitality is beyond ur imaginations
@@analyticalprocess3622 i have read and watched (it' all over youtube in all sorts of languages) many many travellers who travelled to Iran and they all say the same thing.
Strange logic, that only leftists travel. In which case, more rightists should start travelling and the world will be a better place
I had the same conclusions after visiting Russia
@@analyticalprocess3622 and extreme right wing conservatives make great fascists.
Rick was so impartial, honest, sincere and authentic in this show, especially this episode. It's definitely heart warming.
Nice
What’s the basis for your conclusion?
Read the history, man!
As a Chilean, Rick you are part of the movement of Peace. I met you many years ago at The Main Library in Salt Lake City, UT. This documentary should be watch for every American, or South- American and the rest of the World. Congratulations!!
Dear Rick thank you very much. I come from Slovakia and last three years I have been in Iran for 3 times having lot of friend there. I hope that your excelent work will help to understand that a tension and war are not a solution because there are living peacefull people too, very friendly, wise and nice people! Many thanks for your good job! PEACE!!
I was really moved by the woman's statement. "Governments make war, people don't".
Because Iranian Government care about their Country, love their people. On the other hand a few number of people of Iran only love themselves. I Bangladeshi respect The Iran Government for their patience.
John Henke people are are good and educated go discover and get to know people and don’t listen CNN Foxx news and BBC
@@nahidshamoli2172 the goverment has been corrupt since the beginning khomeini kept up the iran iraq war for 7 years just for the islamic regime to stay when it couldve ended in 1 year with only 1 million deaths on both side with iraq paying for damages and sanctions removed but instead he kept it going he refused at the end 8 million died on both sides one being my grandfathers brother and my 14 year old uncle
all of us think like that actually.
Moral of the story, keep mullás, priests, pastors away from the government, promote a secular society and everything will be fine.
This is one of Rick Steve's best tours. You can feel how moved and touched he was by his interactions with the Iranian people.
Iranian people are very nice and loyal, cheerful, beautiful and respectful and show the Islamic culture..❤❤ from Pakistan ❤❤
I live at the Netherlands and friend with several nice people from "Pakistan". We have lots of similarity in history, culture, and language. ❤
I met an Iranian when I was in Armenia. He was really kind and vey educated guy. Now, we are friends.
I respect Iran and the people so much, and the history and culture is so rich and beautiful. I wish more people would open their eyes and take a look into other countries and culture and see that we are all part of the same humanity, and God made us all. I love Iranian movies and music too, so full of heart and emotion and real. Greetings, from America. Peace.
TH-cam why are recommending me these amazing pieces of content 9 years after they’re published???
These documentaries need more attention!
Amen brother!
@,Hadianimations, PORQUE o que e Belo sempre DEVE. Ser VISTO e Revisto❤
You should try.
Make a better video than this
Es ist total veraltet. Die Iranische Kultur ist viel moderner als viele denken.
what a wonderfull decumentry, Selam from somalia to the great Iranian people and also to you mr. Rick
This might be my favorite episode of Rick Steves' show. I am both fascinated and mystified by the Middle East, especially since I know so little and the information we receive in America is limited and skewed. It's refreshing to see an objective, respectful documentary such as this, which gives a more human look at the largely misunderstood country of Iran. I was just as surprised as Rick to see that many Iranians actually welcome Americans! It just proves that the government does NOT represent the people. Iran seems like an incredible, dynamic country and I hope to visit one day. As always, thank you Rick Steves, for your wonderful program!
I realize that Iran is incredibly flawed and that the government is oppressive, violent and cruel. Just because I'm a "white western woman" doesn't mean that I'm completely naive about what occurs in the Middle East. I read the news, I know all about the atrocities. What I was trying to communicate is that we (Americans) should not judge the citizens of Iran based on the theocratic regime they are forced to live under.
Mohamed Irufan Hussain Thanks for that! This is exactly my point and I think we should all be more open-minded and accepting : )
+Mallory Gantner very warm welcome :)) (if you visited one day iran)
iranian people so friendly and loves all people around the globe with different nations and cultures .
All you said may well be the case, but I was expecting more travel tips than "oh look, an Iranian (man or woman)! let's observe it's behavior with our American norms set as the default, and explain EACH detail of how their culture is different!" It did come off rather condescending and ridiculous/narcissistic at points, particularly when he was interacting with women... he made a fool of himself, and we didn't learn much new.
+Mohamed Irufan Hussain there is a huge difference the U.S slaughters people planet wide and the U.S citizens support this. Iran does not do this and iranians do not support that kind of action HUGE DIFFERENCE! So yes U.S citizens should bejudged by what THEIR government does.
A wonderful, informative and heartwarming story of the people of Iran. This film should be compulsory viewing in every school and university in Western civilization. The welcoming words of the Iranian people and the student's admonition that "Governments make war. People don't" is something from which we can all learn.
Iran has a rich history, culture and tradition.......as I watch this video I can say that Iranians are friendly and welcoming people....they have awesome smiles😊, if given a chance to travel the world, Iran is part of my bucket list😍......Iranians were misunderstood and judged by others,,countries around the world all have the negative and positive side, so as Iran....we're all the same...
❤from Philippines
You must be an Iranian!!
People, yes. But the theocracy in Iran is inhumane, especially against women.
عزیزم ایران از مظلوم دفاع میکنه بخاطر اون اروپا خوشش نمیاد
Hello
As an Omani 🇴🇲 i love Iran as a Muslim country. In Oman We are brought up and raised only as Muslims without feeding this poisonous sectarian divide . In my country you’ll never be asked about your sect or religion as long as you respect everyone else. This documentary about Iran is very helpful and amazing. I wish one day i will visit this great & lovely country ❤
"poisonous sectarian divide" agreement and ❤️ from 🇮🇳
Stop praising an Islamists country that oppresses its people
Assassins are allies of each other? Syria Iraq Yemen Lebanon
Thank you so much, bro . I know your country with Sultan Qaboos. He is a great and peaceful man, and your country is so amazing 😍
I hope to see you in our country soon .
I have known and become friends with three Iranian Americans, and have found them to be polite, caring people. Please US military, stay out of Iran. Leave them alone. They are not our enemy!
Their government is our enemy.
Yes,, but its all about what the Saudis and Israelis want.
@@Lerian_V Because they aint puppets? If you dont like them, stay away from them.
@@CollinsSakwa254 We will once they stay away from our allies.
@@Lerian_V US has no allies, just puppets and vassal states.
A fascinating documentary that makes me want to travel to Iran. Just like the young woman said: it is not the people that have problems, it's the governments. People are people all around the world: they are peaceful, they work, they enjoy family time, they fall in love, they have leisure time, they live in peace with their culture, religious beliefs and traditions. Regards from Mexico.
It’s also the people (men). This culture is very misogynistic.
Same here, like to Travel in Iran too😊
@@Yo-qp6hq, так про любую культуру можно сказать, раз патриархат почти во-всём мире была
Well put! ❤️💯
@@Yo-qp6hq Yes, if women are not allowed to be naked, people become misogynistic.
I wish tensions between the U.S. and Iran wasn’t so tense. I find Iran’s people beautiful, friendly, and well educated. It’s a shame because our countries and cultures could learn so much from each other. Life is short. Peace people. 🇺🇸🇮🇷
I do too, but some people in the world stage.. stur the pot... oh well, deep subject...I use to say all things change... until I learned about the Battle and war history of IRAN... very mature military..dont lose ! and thanks for being a country that I look up to because of its rich history and all of the people I have met from Iran are super kind and intelligent!
PS I love the flat bread too!
As a Iranian person I hoped too
I hope to one day visit your country brother, beautiful culture and beautiful people. God keep you.
@@leorobles7939 the same to you brother
@@alitair6926 my daughter's father is from Iran. He was here in the US before your revolution in 1979. He was in your military and studying here where I live. He had to return and never saw his daughter. She is beautiful just like the beautiful women in Iran. I wish he could have met her. She has 4 sons so he is a grandfather of 4 boys. They are very handsome boys and his daughter is very beautiful and looks like him. I wish he could one day meet her and her son's. I can only pray
I am an Iranian woman, living in Iran❤.
Thanks for showing an unbiased picture from Iran.
Love from NY. Persian culture and food is beautiful 💚
Salaam
Was in Iran in 2009., two weeks. Positively amazed by it’s people and their culture.
Iranian women are some of the most beautiful in the world.
Me too 2 weeks.
Islamic culture is a disgrace to humanity.
@@LogansWarning No more disgraceful than unconstructive bigotry.
@Neo Nazi Free speech. Don't like it, I don't care.
I've watched this episode again and again. it catches me and most of all teaches me. Thank you Mr Rick Steves and Crew, keep teaching me...
Love Iran from Egypt ☺️🇮🇷🇪🇬
❤️❤️🤝
Im Irani ❤❤❤
No one,just no one can beat Rick.Thank you so much for widening our horizon.
WOW, that was the MOST LOVELY film that I have seen in a very long time. It was precious and priceless. Thank you to the Iranian people and government for allowing us in and sharing their love and kindness. Thank you Rick for bringing such a beautiful part of their culture in everyday life with all of us!💜✝️💜✝️💜✝️💜🤗 From CALIFORNIA with 💕🇺🇸
... and the mostly wrong as far as historical facts are concerned.
❤
I love this episode! Beautiful country and such bright young people!!
So kind, well intentioned, friendly, easy to approach, smiling, educated, Iranian people!! Thanks for this video.
Astounding country and beautifully composed video. Love to Iran from a Greek-American
You’re Canadian. Not American. You’re confusing the two countries.
Since we have discovered you’re Canadian, edit your comment to say “Canadian” not American.
You can’t be American because you’re too poor.
tf bro@@anonymoususer8895
Such a pleasure today to see this beautiful story from 🇺🇸
Love is my answer to war. Love God
We're all the same🇺🇸♥️🇮🇷♥️🇩🇪
I would love to go to Iran, and taste the food, as a cook this country has some fantastic recipes! The people look lovely and friendly, and most importantly....happy!
Very educational, don't want to see any of these innocent people harmed.
Concordo. Ao contrário das generalizações, o Irã é um país repleto de beleza. Um povo lindo e culto.
Daddybob I disagree
Not everyone is innocent 😇
What about innocent Americans harmed.
There are no innocent in this world
When I was hospitalized at the Dallas VAMC. I had the opportunity to have a nurse that was Iranian. She was so kind and was so attentive! Very kind ppl!
I did a similar trip alone. As an Irish citizen I enter Iran getting my visa on arrival. It is fantastic. Great hotels, food, hospitality and transport highways. Since the deposition of the Shah, education has boomed. A huge percentage of women work as engineers. Isfahan is great as is Persepolis.
*Iran is such a beautiful country with the loveliest people.* ❤️
*Love from Bangladesh* 🇧🇩
Bangladesh ki documentry film Daley na from India 🇭🇺
Oiiii joy bangla bhai
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@@NasirShaikh-es3mi go back to bangladesh you are not Indian
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Beautiful country full of beautiful decent people!!❗🇪🇸
Yes because the government forbids degenerate western culture to infest
@@bilbobaggins4710 s profile says he likes to spread suffering
Wow what a marvelous documentary.. Esfahan must be one of the most beautiful city in the world.
Lots of love from germany
Und diese Dokumentation hat noch nichtmal die wahre Seele Persiens/Irans gezeigt.
danke from Iran, Isfahan, we love German too.
@@hosseinmoeini1428 I ' hope so i can visit the Iran really soon..
Everyone loves Germany
Ja, aber leider alles geht durch die britische molla salafisten und russischen KGB Spionen wie khamenei blitzschnell kaputt. Wer sich noch was sehen will muss sich beeilen.
Hello, I am Iranian, thank you very much and I am happy for this excellent video, we will be very happy if you travel to Iran, we are looking forward to meeting each of you.😊🇮🇷🇮🇷
Salaam
i love this show it has changed my thinking about Iran.
I hope so:) peace to u sis... And God bless u and ur family;))
Live there for 18 months and you will come to conclusions rather opposite to this episode.
Joyce, interested. Please explain. Sounds like you have luved three.
I love Persian poetry so much! Specially Attar's Conference of Birds. And also Rumi & Saadi.
Rumi is inimitable ☺️
Finally someone who knows Fereydun Attars Conference of Birds too
❤🇮🇷🤗
Khayaam and Hafez
As a Persian-Tajik of Afghanistan i am proud of my Iranian heritage. As we most know Afghanistan,Tajikistan, Uzbekistan was apart of great Persia.
Very intelligent man explaining difference in Shi'a and Sunni Islam. As a Muslim (although not Shi'a), i am impressed! Salute!
Dr. Israr Ahmed has well explained about sunni n SHIa.
@Tully Merrick At least they don't have Zionist puppet masters like you
@@malikialgeriankabyleswag4200 facts
@@OFNBW Lol I'm Sunni as well but ayatollahs aren't the ones influencing every government on earth 😂
I'm Pakistani and I didn't know that why I felt a connection with iran especially when I saw books in persian ,streets ,mosques and food. I have huge respect for Iranian people who suffered so much, but still managed to protect their culture and traditions. Long live Iran>❤
We never have suffered as much as Pakistanis. Our GDP per capita is ten times of Pakistan.
Pakistani, Bangladeshi, indian are same. You can't deny it
I've met a number of Iranians and without exception they are great people.
This documentary is so wonderful. We have so much in common with these wonderful people. If only our leaders and media would work hard to unite us, we could live in peace, love & happiness forever. So sad that we don’t.
Because the Gov't of Israelis and another country in the west is barbaric in their stinging vomiting stages for many yrs.Bro.sammie/USA.
this is not a documentary, its more of a travel report!
I was 2015 in Iran, Iran is peaceful and beautiful country in the world and Iranian people's so much friendly, I love Iran! Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰💖🇮🇷🇮🇷
U r comment show negative, love Iran but now Pakistan is powerful country
@@sayedzahid2131 PAKISTAN ZINDABAD 🇹🇷🇦🇿🇵🇰🇵🇸
@@sultanmehmetfatih8690 you people support Israel
Pakistan is under china now a days. 😂
@@rontv6336 better than america
such a beautiful documentary, i could have watched it for hours. Iran is a beautiful country and i hope to visit it one day.
I am an Iranian, and after seeing this video, I was very happy that an American made such a video about the culture, history, people, etc. of Iran.
Hoping there is no problem between the governments, thanks Rick😀😇
L.p
Masahaallah Iran khubsurat mulk duaa ki darwast
اگه آمریکا شیطنت نکنه مشکلی پیش نمیاد
Iranian people are very generous and proud people. Love watching this insightful documentary.
Iran is a beautiful country .love iran from Azerbaijan
Don't forget that you are iranian too and Russia took you away
yasha baji. azerbaijan bizim ghardashimiz/bajilarimiz dilar 3>
I would prefer to go to Azerbaijan, I'd like to see countries that were closed to the world by communism for almost half a century.
@@RC-cf7yu Azerbaijan was belonged to Iran
beautiful video, still in 2024 its so cool and heart warming seeing this sort of videos.
nice job for real.
beautiful country Iran.
Before I was recommended this video I watched a Tehran walk around video by Visitera from a few months ago. It really blew me away how much it reminded me of Sydney or Melbourne....
You could also tell how much more liberal they are. I see more hijabs here In Australia.
@@dougvannostrum9432 yeah man, but idk, i wouldnt rate it as something good, trust me....
Life to Iran (A message from a Canadian born in America).
Thank you.
Thank you
Omg omg. One of those little girls is me 5 years agooo. I do remember you. Now I’m 17 =)
which one are you?
کدومشونی
and now im sure you have a boyfriend?
At 11:01 it's written on the board that the year is ۸۷ which means 2007-2008 and these boards change each year.
So this documentary was made at least 12 years ago not 5 years. So if the children were around 12 at the time, they are 24-25 year olds now.
@@zahraashari4331 Are you happy as a young woman now?
Iran is definitely the best Middle Eastern country apart from Syria! So rich in history n culture! The people are so respectful.. something you won’t see in America or even here in Australia !! Can’t wait to visit Iran ✌️
What syria??
America has nothing to do with this. Least America obsessed Australian. Do you Aussies know there are other countries to obsess over? Not just America.
@@anonymoususer8895 America is the biggest threat to world peace!
I was in Iran years ago. Loved the people and the country. Very friendly. Hope relations between countries will relax.
Beautiful people! Beautiful land! Love and peace from America ❤
me too as an Iranian , I say hello to US nation. with hope peace
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I watched this documentary few years ago and I watched it again. The smiling faces at the end made me smile. Thanks Steve.
Travelled Iran in December/Januari last year..
I miss the people so much.
Love from the Netherlands!
@Tully Merrick I travelled with an Iranian friend and visited loads of other Iranians, I didn't experience any abominalities..
Are you Iranian?
@Tully Merrick I know tulips are from Iran.. I find it very funny to talk to Hamid (friend) about various stuff.. and to find out that Steel is from Iran, Airco is from Iran, the Wheel is from Iran, the Sewer is from Iran.. LOL
It is a list with no end.. LOL
We love people from the Netherlands also.😘😘😘😘 Love from Iran .🤗
What a beautiful country!
Greetings from Brazil.
Breathtaking history of Iran and Prehistoric Persian Empire and history of linguistic
Way to go Rick. Iran is truly a beautiful country with rich history. People in Iran are the friendliest and loving individuals. Food is unbelievable and prices are unmatched with anywhere else. Visit Iran, you will be happy that you did.
I am glad to know that Iranians are friendly people..My impression was wrong,I never thought that they are kind.Thank you for this video, I was able to know about the place and their culture.
people anywhere are friendly, only leaders lead them to wars
@Tully Merrick lul
If US govt says they are bad , it means they must nice people .. my opinion
People around the world are lovable and friendly,only the government of each nation made war,and the victim poor people.
@@marygaletiauson1930 especially the government of USA, USrael..
The most hated politics of the world
I was in iran and on my last day bought a small silk carpet for my mother. But i didn't have enough money. The shopkeeper gave it to me and asked me to send him the money when i was home. Iranians are wonderful people.
I like this documentary, hope it will help to bring peace and happiness to the people of this world.
Love ❤️ Iran 🇮🇷 from Somalia 🇸🇴
The Phenomenon
love from iran❤
Love you too fatemeh
Somalis are good entrepreneurs, and maybe there should follow the model of Iran, rather than habouring group like Shabab that does lots of harm to the local people.
SOMALIAN SOME PEOPLE HAIJUCK Bangladeshi Ship
This is a great program. Rick did a great job introducing people to Iran. Anything that helps promote understanding.
I love his show. Nothing like it.
Iran looks like a place with alot of friendliness. Would like to vist for my self one day. Kind regards from Denmark to Iran 🇮🇷🇩🇰
I was watching a documentary on German red light area and then Iran's temporary marriage law, I was surprised how come is it "freedom" in the West and "oppression" in Iran while both are doing the same with little variation that Irani law says if a man makes a woman pregnant, he will be responsible for the child and keeps paying woman until the child becomes adult. May be that's freedom in the West that in red light area if you pregnant a woman, you get carried away.
54:33 moment I felt really good, remembering a scene from one of the film by Abbas KiyoRostami.
Well-made documentary, you've done a great job, Rick!
Love seeing Iranian people and their culture. In some way they are probably the highest educated people in the world. I love Iranian people, culture, poem, and everything.