Struggles and Transience: Iranians Navigating Life Between Turkey and Iran

Sadri Haghshenas, an Iranian woman living in Istanbul, struggles with fear and uncertainty after her daughter Asal was sent back to Tehran due to visa issues. Navigating life between Turkey and Iran has become precarious for many Iranians amid a collapsing ceasefire and economic challenges in both countries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Istanbul | Updated: 22-04-2026 13:26 IST | Created: 22-04-2026 13:26 IST
Struggles and Transience: Iranians Navigating Life Between Turkey and Iran
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Sadri Haghshenas, an Iranian immigrant in Istanbul, battles daily uncertainties after her daughter Asal returned to Iran due to visa complications. With a fragile ceasefire, the family's future remains uncertain amidst fears of escalating tensions and impending legal hurdles.

The issue highlights the precariousness faced by thousands of Iranians in Turkey, where many have relied on short-term visas that provide limited economic opportunities. However, growing tensions and economic instability are forcing them into difficult decisions.

Several families like Haghshenas's are caught in the crossfire of regional conflicts. They struggle to balance between legal barriers in Turkey and the prospect of returning to a less hopeful future in Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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