Iranian Officials Report 3.5 Million Iraqi Tourists Visited Last Year

Approximately 3.5 million Iraqi tourists visited Iran over the past year, according to Iranian tourism officials. Iraq remains the primary source of foreign visitors to the country. Iraqi travelers are visiting for religious, cultural, and historical tourism, as well as for medical services. Tourism experts in Iran stated that Iraqi citizens account for nearly half of all foreign arrivals. Official data indicates that many Iraqi medical tourists seek specialized procedures in Iran. The most requested services include fertility treatments, complex surgeries, organ transplants, and cosmetic procedures.