Iran safety score raised as ceasefire holds with no major strikes in a month

We raised Iran's safety score from 4.2 to 5.5 on Country To Live. Fighting with the United States and Israel has been quieter for about a month, and diplomats are openly discussing a path toward a more durable ceasefire. That does not make Iran a low-risk relocation pick, but the day-to-day security picture for civilians looks better than it did in late spring.

This is an editorial scoring update for people comparing countries on our site. It is not travel permission, visa advice, or a green light to move.

Why we changed the score

• No major new strikes for roughly four weeks. After the intense exchange in late February and March 2026, reporting from late May into mid-June points to fewer cross-border attacks on Iranian cities. That matches what our team tracks for safety scoring: sustained quiet matters, not just a one-day pause.
• Ceasefire talks are back on the table. Reuters Middle East coverage through June 2026 describes renewed diplomatic channels between Tehran, Washington, and regional mediators. Nothing is signed forever, but the direction is calmer than the peak crisis weeks.
• Street-level risk is still uneven. Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz feel more normal than border provinces or sites linked to military infrastructure. We score at the country level, so this bump is modest.
• Other scores stay cautious. We recently cut Iran's internet speed score because connectivity remains fragile. Safety improved; digital life did not automatically follow.

What the number means on our site

Safety on Country To Live reflects how comfortable a typical international mover might feel about unrest, conflict spillover, and crisis risk. A 5.5/10 moves Iran out of our lowest band, but it is still below regional peers many people compare, such as Turkey or the UAE.

Open the Iran country page for the full breakdown, or put Iran in our compare tool next to Iraq if you are weighing the wider Gulf region. Browse all country scores to see where Iran sits after this change.

Before you plan a move

1. Read your government's travel advisory. Official warnings often lag a ceasefire by weeks, and many still treat Iran as high risk.
2. Separate safety from connectivity and sanctions. A calmer security week does not fix internet shutdowns, banking friction, or visa complexity.
3. Watch for flare-ups. One missile exchange can undo a month of quiet. Revisit our score updates and the Iran page before you sign a lease or move family.

We will publish another update if major strikes resume or if a formal ceasefire holds long enough to justify a further change.

This note explains our editorial scoring only. It is not legal, immigration, or personal safety advice.