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2026-03-09 20:36 UTC
I want to talk a little bit about Iran. Unlike the majority of US residents (outside of members of the Iranian diaspora), I have been to Iran. I can't claim deep knowledge, just that silly emotional connection you get when you've been a tourist somewhere and then that place is in the news because of war or natural disaster. I suppose this is in fact a benefit of travel, that you don't restrict your emotional connections to only your place of birth.
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@jaeclectic@mas.to 2026-03-09 20:39
I travelled to Iran in 2011 -- quite a while ago now, but essentially in the current era. My friend had become obsessed with the ancient Persian empire and desperately wanted to visit Iran; her wife at the time was like “I'm not going to a place where I have to wear hijab”, and my friend was like “I'll ask JA, she'll go anywhere” which was basically true. So she found a British company that organized custom tours, and I went along for the ride. 2 of 7