After the 2025 Israel-Iran war, I decided to do something few people would dare — I went back to Iran.
As a Hasidic Jew returning right after the conflict, I wanted to see how people would treat me, how the atmosphere felt, and whether the warmth I experienced before still existed.
From the very first moments in the airport to walking through the ancient streets of Shushtar, I found a country filled with emotion, curiosity, and unexpected kindness. I continued my journey to Shush — the former שושן הבירה — where the story of מגילת אסתר once unfolded. There, I explored the remains of the Apadana Palace, once home to אחשווראש, and visited the קבר from Daniel (דניאל בגוב האריות).
This video captures history, faith, and humanity in a place where all three meet: Iran, after the war.
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00:00 Intro
02:13 Finishing my visa in Washington D.C.
03:35 Heading out on the long journey
09:45 Welcome To Tehran
10:30 Heading to Southwest Iran
11:19 Arriving to Shushtar
15:51 קבר דניאל
17:41 Apadana Palace (אחשווראש’ס פאלאץ)
20:57 Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
22:04 Boating on the Karun River