At the end of Highway 84, the city of Zahedan stands as one of the newest cities in Iran. I am just an hour and a half from Pakistan and my next virtual step around the virtual world.
Zahedan was a very small village until it was chosen as the administrative centre of the region in the 1930′s. It is now home to many industries for cotton, linen and ceramics, bricks and baskets, among others.
 The city is a wide mix of old and new. |
 Religion is a major influence in Iran. |
History of this city shows regular clashes between Iranian police and drug dealers and militants and terrorists such as Jundallah. In recent years two terrible bombings have killed around 40 people and injuring many more. It’s sad to think that a community can be harmed so badly, but that’s the price paid. It’s a very tribal nation. For this reason I will check into a hotel for safety and get a good night sleep.
Tomorrow I head into Pakistan.