Struggles and Transience: Iranians Navigating Life Between Turkey and Iran

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.