6 Common Misconceptions About Iranians
The US and Iran have been rivals on the international stage for over 40 years. Over that time a number of myths have been spread that have created an inaccurate impression of Iranian-Americans for a lot of Americans. Here are a few inaccurate perceptions that are worth debunking. 1. Iranians Are Arabs Many Americans feel as if all Middle Eastern Muslims are of the same ethnicity. Iranians, however, are not Arab. While Iran is made up of several different ethnicities — including Arabs, Kurd's, and Azeris — the vast majority of Iranians are Persian. 2. They Speak Arabic There are several regional languages in Iran, but the most common language spoken is Persian — also known as Farsi. 3. Iran Is a Dangerous Place Many Americans feel as if Iran would be an unsafe place to visit, which is pretty weird when you think about it, given America's reputation for gun violence. Iran, on the other hand, generally has a very low crime rate, and almost no instances of vio...