Looking for love in Iran | Unreported World

Iran's dating revolution: For the first time in its history, Unreported World visited Iran for a rare chance to look at the realities of life for young people there. In a country bound by strict Islamic law, more Iranians than ever before are staying single. The government is so concerned that it set up an online dating agency to which they gave us exclusive access. Shaunagh Connaire went to Tehran in 2016 to find out about dating, Iranian style.
This episode first aired on 13/05/2016.
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[@shteam7294]

The reporter was more excited than the dating couple.

[@GirGir183]

She was too weak and accommodating to everybody. Not what a reporter should be.

[@dysplasiaanaplasia4128]

@@GirGir183 she is attending a private affair. What should she do? Shout at everyone? You have no common sense

[@GirGir183]

@@dysplasiaanaplasia4128 But that just prolongs the agony, in the long run. She doesn't have to shout at anyone tho.

[@MrMaximumprime]

@@GirGir183 Untrue. The more friendlier you are, the one being interviewed will be more comfortable and have more to say

[@rioailes9066]

She did a good job i think ..

[@Upioornica]

Ten boyfriends in high school and ten boyfriends in college?... I will be freakin' busy this year, it seems

[@altairl5808]

Will you be my girlfriend?

[@NyanGeneral]

I have yet to see 1 girl get more than 8 boyfriends. However i have seen 2 girls go for 7 before 17. Actually, 1 was before 15 because she was stupid. And yes it was stupidity and not mental illness

[@arenlalongchar6640]

hahaha

[@jiminici3351]

I think he meant body count haha, not boyfriend as in long term relationship. In that case 10 by 20 isn't that unusual

[@kingtut7213]

jiminici no it is still unusual

[@tahat8197]

I live in Tehran and got married at the age of 21 and now I am 38 years old. And I have 2 beautiful daughters. You can get married when you feel responsible and become a man of life, but you must promise to be the best wife and never betray your spouse.

[@martiskasmarta4055]

Best husband should also not betray

[@Rb-kb4qy]

I’m an American and I think they’re right about western society decaying from the lack of morality. However, I think it is incredibly sad if two people that want to be together and form a family cannot because of differences in the family decisions.

[@mazedabari6438]

Dont know about shias but in sunni islam, Man dont need his parents approval and father of women who deny the marriage for flimsy reasons can lose his guardianship over women and the judge can work as guardian of women.

[@walkingdead7115]

pakistani here years back i watched this documentary it was sent to me by a friend and the part at 7 minutes where this educator guy was talking about american girsl have tones of boyfriends in school back then my friend said this seems like a very sexist n archaic view and i remmeber reading the comments on this video years ago ppl said the same that how archaic n sexist n conservative this s#x educator guy is but after watching redpill content creators from the west FRESH N FIT , ROLLO , RICH COOPER , SANDMAN watching western ppl talk about how f3m1n1sm has ruined the west irans conservative approach to marriage dont seem so bad

[@juantorres7305]

What I liked about this documentary is that the reporter didn't try to make them look like stupid or out dated because of how the do things, she was very respectful, I do not agree with the way they do it but I don't make them look stupid

[@dianaroche3922]

True lovely people

[@LukeGeoDude]

That's true. There is a particular pattern of blonde extroverted reporters being all judgemental of these things, this was a breath of fresh air.

[@juantorres7305]

M.E.F Djell well I have never seen a Muslim making a documentary about Americans and Europeans, mating before marriage and actually coming to USA or Europe spending time with people asking: but why? Before marriage? But isn't that Strange? Back at home we don't do that! How do you feel about it? That would be call terrorism actually... but that is what American reporters and European reporters do all the time... plus once in edition they love to make them look stupid...

[@mohamedalyahudi3865]

Juan Torres True. The "documentary" is done in the masjid by the mullahs.

[@NoName-sj7cv]

That is stupid government is not allowed to control people lives

[@SaraH-jn5db]

Supposedly women in America have 10 boyfriends by college... I'm waiting

[@ire-cs6wg]

Sara Grace point is most have a lot

[@SaraH-jn5db]

ir748 737e Babe its a joke

[@ire-cs6wg]

Sara Grace im not your babe, hun

[@ire-cs6wg]

Mariezee Phyllix cause we dont you idiot

[@mariezeephyllix7736]

ir748 737e I dare you to take a Quran round the men of your city and ask them to place their hands on it and swear that they married as virgins. I dare you.

[@ooG4briiel4oo]

I’m so happy that Ali and Zahre could get married. May Allah grant them happiness, health and much more love and blessings for their life together ahead. Amin

[@dannnsss8034]

Alis a HORRIBLE negotiator lmao... 114 gold coins to 14, and then back to 114 along with other shit lol

[@bobs6129]

Lol, may they live in misery so long as it makes everyone else happy

[@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303]

Such a beautiful country with such beautiful inhabitants. Very interesting to view. Zohre & Ali are such a sweet & beautiful couple & i'm so happy that this story had a happy ending. My very best wishes to Zohre & Ali & i hope that thus far, their marriage has been a wonderful & enjoyable journey. May their future be very bright, even bigger & better. Thanks for sharing & my best wishes to all. Much love & Peace to Iran & it's people.

[@davecullins1606]

It must be pretty damn annoying constantly having old people tell you what to feel and think.

[@newsbuzz8855]

Save me.. It's true

[@mohawmmadmahdi4618]

yh it is

[@_gossipgirlxoxo]

Oh yes

[@toqa6735]

Yes🇮🇶Save me plz

[@persianOUTKAST]

welcome to the *ENTIRE* continent of *Asia* ( & some times *Africa* )

[@bestbestanly6890]

Im Iranian, I remember that 3 years ago matchmakers came to our university(shahid beheshti university) and promoted the matchmaking website. Btw, families in Iran really do have a big influence on their children’s marriage. I once wanted to get married to a guy that I loved but my family didn’t let us to get married because of different social class. From then on I reject any proposer that my family introduces to me.

[@altafhussain875]

Dear best of luck.

[@manko6739]

i'm sorry.. i hope you and your family could come in term and find a good partner..

[@sherya.7067]

@emosh73 I live in US and unfortunately I'll see majority of women here, maybe not whore! but very dis-faithful. I don't say all of them since I know some are caring, but most of them, men and women are into having sex with different partners, even when they are married and it seems it became some sort of social norm here, there is no shame in it anymore and they tell you, "You're married? so what?!!"

[@altafhussain875]

@@sherya.7067 i agree with you.

[@parsazeinali1812]

I hope one day they abandon their prejudices about marriage this Islamic belief which is only for restricring them

[@BillyKueekSG]

This episode is heartwarming especially for the couple who’s families have agreed on the terms. May they be happily married and love each other for eternity. Very good to learn about marriage practices in Iran, a side I don’t usually get to watch.

[@MuhammadHussain-tv8gd]

What a respectful reporter.totally love her style of relating to the people.Thanks.

[@srideviraman6662]

What a respectful reporter. Totally love her style of relating to people.

[@joharzaman5208]

that's her fucking job to act like a way where u r working

[@evilbred974]

@@joharzaman5208 Well alot of reporters can't separate being in the shot with not injecting their views into the story.

[@supreme5580]

She was fair and kind, but she challenged that psychologist about his stats in the government institution

[@cpal2009]

Doesn’t she smiles too much in front of men ? I thought this is not seen well by them.

[@Sr68720]

the parents make things more difficult, adding extra rules which islam never asks for.

[@sheesh2938]

Right

[@madapigi1]

yes it does. Islam is the worst religion ever created

[@someiranian1840]

@@madapigi1 It doesn't do anything with Islam. In Islam, there are encouraging words in favour of marriage rather than unnecessary restrictions.

[@memoranda1]

@@someiranian1840 ....doesn't it also encourage to have many wives?

[@johngranieri2757]

@@memoranda1 No it does not. Your information clearly comes from western propaganda and depth of your own ignorance. At least travel to Muslim countries and ask 99 percent of men how many wives they got... As for the minority, you will find that literally in any western country and Asian non muslim society as well.

[@Africa96tv]

I really love your documentary. You really engaged yourself to that culture and I hope you enjoyed it

[@mubashir5509]

I am from Sweden but I really like the Iranian family system within the rich tapestry of Iranian familial bonds lies a heritage of honor, devotion, and timeless traditions, fostering a sacred ground for unions to blossom. The Persian family, a mosaic of warmth and solidarity, paints a canvas of love and guidance, a cherished legacy passed down through generations, adorning the journey of new beginnings.

[@anitavirdee4036]

How respectful and graceful was the reporter, her questioning was done with out any judgement passed on different cultures or options .

[@NajmiHealthCare]

anita i so like your name

[@user-fq7wr2vt5c]

this is not our culture. this is the 1% extremely religious Iranians. I have a boyfriend and even my parents married through dating.

[@evilbred974]

@@user-fq7wr2vt5c Is this the extreme though or just more conservative than normal? I am very interested in learning about Iranian culture.

[@user-fq7wr2vt5c]

@@evilbred974 I consider this to be abit extreme since I personally dont know anyone like this. the group of friends however is the norm. 90% of Iranians are also not religious at all. shawl is a public dess code forced on us by the regime. if you go to persian gatherings, weddings and parties most women wear short tight dresses. not to mention there are Iranians who are Christian, bahai, Jewish and zoroastrian my mother is jewish my father is born Muslim but agnostic. hope that helped.

[@evilbred974]

@@user-fq7wr2vt5c Cool, thanks for the real info.

[@herbertkroll1266]

No money, no honey. Same all over the world.

[@giannispets]

lol

[@AbbasAli-jz1mq]

Haha da fuq

[@jayakrishnanjayakumar6131]

daniel ndungutripp well mr ur also made the same way

[@persianprince2012]

yup

[@chemmywalatawalata2412]

hahaha

[@marlenisaguilar1920]

I’m happy for them ! That was a beautiful 🤩 ending, congratulations 🎊 from Los Angeles California

[@cnukem]

Tehran-geles 🥳

[@johnseena654]

How respectful and well organized😍

[@rebeccab7306]

10 boyfriends in highschool, And another 10 in college?? I was ripped off...send me those men please and thank you.

[@samosasamosa6764]

Hey...

[@cyrusg211]

It's normal in iran

[@h.minaves4775]

ikr im already 18 but never had one that was crazy

[@julianalameda1356]

Houston

[@h.minaves4775]

@Joxxer619 as an asian, my mom wouldnt let me get into relationships until i graduate or prove them something:(

[@bilaal969]

I want to see foreign reporters documenting western societies.

[@MonkeymagicsMum]

But would they show it in Iran? Or would they show it impartially? As you've seen for yourself, they are already telling young Iranis that the divorce rate is 93% and it's simply not true! By the way, I loved all of the young people in this film, they are all beautiful and I wish them well. Please don't think that westerners will see this as a negative portrayal of Iran. Your traditionalism is to some of us charming and well mannered :-)

[@bilaal969]

@@MonkeymagicsMum yes, they will watch it, and find it more interesting because its stereotypes they can relate to their reporters would document and clear misconceptions. And only their reporters will know what those stereotypes are.

[@alicebaker7635]

Borat 😂😂😂

[@KingZealotTactics]

@Cassie K How centered the west is? Why because they focus on themselves? What are you even saying people calling Africa a nation?

[@KingZealotTactics]

@Cassie K I asked you to elaborate, did you not comprehend?

[@Ganja1974]

Incredible! thanks for such an amazing stories.

[@sibtainnaqvi9929]

thanks for covering such a silent but crucial topic from religious perspective in Iranian community and letting us know more about the Iranian marriage norms and cultures. the host was extra conscious about the sensitivity of the subject, that was a good point too.

[@randomwalker1988]

The reporter is one of the most professional, respectful and smartest among her peers! Great job! Marry me plz

[@spd3ictpro]

How do you ask a married women to marry you?

[@reason5591]

She is married for 10 years when this documentary waa filmed

[@badlandskid]

haydara haydara she may be but you obviously are not. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@nicknabors2305]

Ahhahaha she looks like 50

[@zuboy4272]

Dont dont dont be Indian pls pls pls , too much hate today , cant take more , or i go full allhu akbar

[@904czv4]

Ali and Zohre really love each other. I’m glad their families worked it out!

[@alwayserik]

Yes, after they bankrupt him.

[@hayanebassam3973]

yes probaly, but famillies didn't work it out, they still gave the 114 gold coins.

[@mozart4128]

but in my case it has not worked. as i am hindu and she is shia muslim.

[@MehediHasan-gx5gw]

spoilersssss!!!!

[@EpicDesignSolutions]

run away.

[@marcopollo5049]

Thank you so much for this Video 👍🙋‍♂️🙏💕

[@michaelh411]

I'm just happy that that nice young couple got married! It's seems like they both truly love each other.

[@roseboudelair3729]

The reporter is absolutely adorable with her child like fascination

[@mohadeses4545]

Lmao right?

[@lisakuhta3157]

I don't know if she's faking it or is she really that naive

[@mohadeses4545]

@@lisakuhta3157 I think she was just trying to be nice and not too critical. So she smiled way too often

[@mohammadrahman9698]

Reporter has come with a western colonial mindset

[@sophielux1531]

@@mohammadrahman9698 Childlike wonder is colonial? Correct yourself.

[@AC-ni9zk]

This is the reason why us Muslims stopped getting married so young. Men are expected to have a car a house a job that pays well then they have a chance. No way a man gonna have that before 30. Culture problems.

[@naveed4246]

👍

[@OsadeTOOT]

@casper Stingray that changes nothing. in north iraq it's literally like what he said. but you sir, are what i call a brainwashed ignorant. because since you watch some stupid fake news, now you think you know shit about muslims. west always gotta do something to destroy muslim countries. destroying afghanistan in 2001, iraq in 2003, libya in 2011, syria in 2012.

[@ericktwelve11]

In today's economy? It's hard

[@AC-ni9zk]

Learn Crap Quick 90% of people that are names Casper have been touched by their uncles at a young age. They tend to come and KZbin and let their frustration out.

[@OsadeTOOT]

@@AC-ni9zk hahaha

[@sohailbaig6046]

Thanks you have done great work, this video very informative for me, here misperception in the world in about Iran .

[@Yonisaj12]

I'm in love with that city.This shows Iran from a different angle.

[@khwistal]

IM WAITING FOR MY 20 BOYFRIENDS YALL

[@kollontai4545]

me too :)

[@aa-ng4ot]

@W M 🤣🤣💀💀

[@AB-bf8iq]

And I never even had one

[@egor_myers]

Can I get them all at once?

[@CrisE1983]

maybe ur ugly :P

[@The-Commentator]

I was really happy that Ali and Zahra got married.

[@signorbhzd8947]

Daaaaaaamn 😂😂😂😂😂 دهنتوووو

[@mohamadmehrzad577]

ولی صد تا سکه رفت تو پاچه علی!🙄

[@karpuzlufuzetea6868]

@Donnie Darko It does, 23K pounds

[@aliuzashi2786]

@Donnie Darko in Iran no one have enough money to pay for those gold coin only jail lol

[@aliraj1718]

@Donnie Darko They don't pay it up front. Even though they are supposed to, some places practice the culture of paying it over time. And a lot of people can pay that much money. Girls father seemed rich for a retired teacher!

[@amjadhussain7169]

what s great documentary! very happy couple at end of the documentary

[@MuhammadAkbar-vh6eb]

I loved this documentary ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

I met my wife 40 years ago, it was love at first sight. I was 20, she was 24. It’s been fun! You got married, congratulations! I wish you both the best.

[@lilliangomez8971]

Am sure your parents had concerns over the age gap

[@Hellowyellow5566]

@@lilliangomez8971 the age gap of four years? Perhaps if the parents were stupid, then yes, that’d be a “pRoBlEm”

[@mehdih2370]

Bah bah.just get together with love and respect and leave the gap.♥️♥️

[@mehdih2370]

Bah bah ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kikaa1884]

My wife should be 1 to 8 years younger than me simple

[@vegasgirl3538]

I kind of don't blame Zohre's parents for playing hardball. If my daughter brought home a guy with no job, I wouldn't be too thrilled either.

[@delidex3405]

high rate of underemployment in Iran makes finding jobs hard specially in art field like this boy

[@ABanRocks]

Keep in mind Iran is under huge sanctions by US therefore it isn't easy getting a job. US are attackimg innocent people with their sanctions. Then wonder my lot of the world hates them.

[@mohammadbaqer7921]

VegasGirl35 You are right , I agree with you .

[@rajarshiroy2599]

@@mohammadbaqer7921 study engineering then lol

[@aintgonnalie6881]

Are you dumb they were greedy. He has 13k wasnt it? They wanted se big bog gold

[@getasolution2424]

It was a cool documentary, and I really enjoyed watching it. It was kept reall!

[@janesmith9024]

I (a woman) have been to Iran twice on business about 10 years ago (from here in the UK). It was interesting to see this programme and I am glad that here in the UK that those of my children (we are Christian) married before having children. In the latest English census we find for the first time presumably for about 1500 years just over half of people are having children without ever marrying. It is a big change. I really don't think 93% of US marriages fail or that most people have relationships intimately with 20 people before marriage. as said on the film Some might have that many, but not all.

[@sagethinker7168]

America are number 1 for STDs, single mothers and abortions so I think those stats are right.

[@MonkeymagicsMum]

Yes, the illegitimacy rate here in the UK is absolutely shameful.

[@problemperson4221]

vast majority of people barely have 2 or 3 partners in highschool, most have none afaik, he was absolutely exaggerating how promiscuous children are lol

[@hippybecca]

The US divorce rate is not 93%, it's somewhere in the 50's .

[@falahati]

This video was about conservative families and so there was quite a lot of invalid information in it. Having 20 boyfriends is a lot anywhere in the world as an example.

[@FaisalKhan-pb8po]

divorce leave that you don't have marriages now 😂

[@lemortedbrian6070]

he said of the marriages done just for love at first sight 93% divorce, listen to his entire sentence. Not sure of true or not but definitely different than what you claimed he said

[@hippybecca]

@@lemortedbrian6070 I must've missed that part. But it still depends what he means love at first sight. If he is comparing "love marriage" vs. arranged, then no. Most American marriages are not arranged. There are hardly anyone who just meet someone "fall in love instantly" and get married right of way. It happens but is not common. So maybe the statistic works there. Although I have heard of it working, even we are skeptical though. Most people date or "court" get to know each other for 2 years before marriage. Their families usually meet. And not everyone has sex before marriage like the stereotype we get. There are a lot of people who are religious and non religious who choose to wait and just spend time getting to know each other in a non physical way.

[@mimo270]

@@falahati but i have 30 ex girlfriend from my highscholl till now

[@Kat-tr2ig]

A lot of people may think that their system is strict and excessive, outdated even, but I live in a Latin American country where ideas about dating and marriage are the complete opposite, and it's not a good thing. Everyone sleeps with everyone, no one gets married, men abandon their children, cheating is normal but at the same time everyone is jealous of everyone and violence and femicides are frightening common....And all of that affects society and families, of course. A bit of morality would do this country a lot of good.

[@ThePeacePlant]

Exactly, alot of people dont understand, people need to find hobbies instead of sex. We can even look at this in the black communities in America. Children out of wedlock, zero to low marriage rates, cheating etc etc. Black communities being the worse in America, everything ties in. Its more than a blac kid not being able to find a good job which makes their communities the way they are

[@daniellacastillo]

Katie Frank this is why most of us are turning to Islam ❤

[@naimulhasan1829]

daniella castillo bejarano really??

[@zaheed73]

Daniella, God has blessed you with the power to discover the Truth

[@mariezeephyllix7736]

Men also abandon their children in the middle east and sleep around. In fact men are so promiscuous here, they travel to Dubai or Thailand just for sex. There is no difference in how the men behave compared to there.

[@Bhuban2010]

Lots of love and best wishes for Ali and Zahre. God bless you all

[@sureyyaekinci4630]

This is awesome, unıversal message is = everyone is looking for love. God bless them all. These women are awesome. Love it.

[@anitavirdee4036]

So glad they got married in the end they truly looked In love such a beautiful couple, I think the parents are making things difficult 🙄

[@moji9336]

Shakeel Tec um?

[@moji9336]

Sameer yaris calm down

[@k.h5971]

@Sameer yaris Nani ?

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

the parents demanding 114 gold coins appear to be greedy to me

[@raymather1742]

@@MarriedToTheKGB the gold go the girl When Muslim man married he was give the wife huge amount of gold the family of the wife will never accepte low price for her

[@PlanetYokoshima]

'I'll hold into this ecstasy my whole life. As I already loved you before I lived'' That was the most romantic thing I have ever heard.

[@elnazt7044]

This poem is by Saadi

[@Kwsd97]

Omg that’s youu! What a coincidence!!! I literally have talked to you on Twitter about Tatwa almutairi one day and now I see you here in the comments haha

[@Gallowglass7]

I could say 100 things more romantic off the top of my head, never mind if put some effort and thought into

[@yaraammar6326]

@@elnazt7044 do you know the poem's name in Persian?

[@mohammadrezaazadi1208]

Poem, run away from anyone who told such stuff to you

[@oddlilbird]

Loved the ending!!!!🤍🤍

[@abdulrahmanalsaikhan4427]

It's amazing how much the presenter is sympathing with all, the people and the system

[@sm8776]

I am Iranian, and I born and grew up it Iran. And many parts of the documantry is also for me new and far from mz life. I do not mean it is fake or lie, but honestly we are such a wide range of people that I can only see this marriage stuff on the documentry. Our social group never go through these steps, and we do different way.

[@OldGold56]

I am from Pakistan I marry in Iran please guide me brother

[@---zx9zf]

soheil Mirzajanian Totally agree.

[@mohnish7653]

Only Peace kill infidels you will get ur virgins

[@wedemboys3024]

@@OldGold56 you cant. Fuck off

[@SOLOTRAVELLER2024]

@@OldGold56 Get lost

[@barakahalshammari3099]

i am from Saudi Arabia and i knew some Iranian during my study in the USA. In spite of the political differences between the two countries , i must say that i thought Iranian people are -generally- helpful , friendly, generous and outgoing. i more astonished than shocked but this made me realize that -some times- people of opponent countries can be friendly to each other. I believe Iranian people deserve a better future and i wish them that

[@Pedo_phile_Muhammad]

ever thought about emigrating from SA?

[@noshadb.e3111]

Thanks Alot! love form Iran to you Muslim brother/sister(sorry Idont know your Gender by name)

[@muslimdenkandaslebennachde2947]

@@Pedo_phile_Muhammad your name shows that u are a such an ignorant idiot. You will see in the afterlife what happens to you for cursing our beloved prophet. Peace be upon him.

[@SheikhAlladeen]

Muslim men can marry little girls kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp_Cop-Oi5KZidU

[@emran9393]

Much love from iran to free peoples❤️

[@ritakus9871]

I, as an American woman, struggle with much that has been shown on this video, especially when it comes to music. So out of respect, I will not say much more on the subject of music and freedom of speech. However, I will give some advice to the young women who are seeking a soulmate. Finances are very important, but the most important is to find a good man who has morals. Sometimes you have to deal with a very difficult personality type, but if he loves you, he has good morals, who won't go and have an affair on you, or hurt you, and he values you as a woman, then you will be in good hands, a rich man who has no values is worthless. There's nothing wrong with the woman being smarter and more educated than her husband. There's nothing wrong with the woman having a degree and her husband does not have a degree. There's something wrong when you choose a man who does not have morals. Although, it is also important that you are able to speak your mind, otherwise, it's a worthless marriage, because a man cannot improve without the words of a woman.

[@n-gmoghadam]

Thanks for showing our beautiful traditions ❤❤

[@mskima001]

So glad Ali and Zahra got married. I'm Christian and truly believe Love is a gift from God

[@ansh0133]

Amen

[@vamshikrishnareddy8988]

Ya in america love is a fucked up concept

[@angelutaangelutaangy7668]

Yea it is a gift ... but how the girl's from there say if he's reach ... it's better .. . OMG

[@suedimurekezi7221]

No, It's just chemicals in your brain encouraging you to reproduce. It's a survival mechanism wired in into our brains.

[@akhishesh]

I believe a person's first proper job is a gift from God.

[@LordJuztice]

99% of the people who watched this... didn't pay attention. 1. It's not forced marriage. 2. Not everybody gets arranged marriages. 3. If your parents find someone for you, you can always say no. 4. The alternative is nobody gets married, no babies are born and you have yourself a crisis. 5. It's not like this in every muslim country, there are arranged marriages, but not by the government, it's a family matter. 6. Yes, forced marriages do happen, and so does everything else. Doesn't mean it's the norm, or that it's lawful, or endorsed...

[@dominic.consiglio7470]

There isn’t exactly a crisis if no babies are born. We are over populated.

[@rosalacroix6447]

my partner is from iran and he had partners to choose from that his family picked. he simply didnt find the right one, he was not in a crisis though because he met me outside of iran.

[@LordJuztice]

The crisis would be in 30-60 years in that particular country, when they got too many old people that can't work and not enough young working people.

[@rahallivex]

Still this is no way to live. peace, freedom and love is fundamental human right. 1. If they marry or dress the way they want they get killed often or face violence. 2. They have no freedom express themselves socially, liberal ideas are often being threatened, no freedom to marry with chosen individual, can't hang out in public with friends having drinks. 3. And the last people suppressing love as a moral police. Marry according to parents. love is forbidden. no physical contact before marriage. couples can't hangout in public. This medieval rules are no useful and does more harm than good.

[@LordJuztice]

Having drinks? How exactly is it a good idea to have drinks? I'm assuming you are referring to alcohol... What good does alcohol do? They don't get killed, they get imprisoned. It's the law of the land. You aren't free to dress as you want in the west. You can't go around naked now can you? 1. In the west we have limitations to how little clothes we can wear, in Iran those limitations are simply higher. I don't agree with it, but it's no different than here, simply more strict. 2. No freedom to express themselves socially? You know expressing oneself socially and on social media are two different things... Also, they are free to marry who they want, as you saw in this video. They found each other and then had their parents come to an agreement, and then got married... The guy has to provide the female with some... "insurance money" in case they get divorced or if he dies, so that she isn't left to tend for her kids in the gutter. It's the same system as in the west, except in the west the money issue is settled after divorce, but if he dies and doesn't got insurance then it's the wifes loss... Also, it's not like every marriage is arranged, most people find their own mates. They aren't marrying according to their parents, their parents went through the same thing and they had a good enough experience to believe it's ok to help their kids out the same way their parents helped them. People from the outside look in and think they know everything there is to know and start passing judgement... Iran isn't nearly an ideal place to live, but its not nearly as bad a place as people make it out to be.

[@suchbolo5742]

That was a very well done video !

[@skyheart125]

these arrangements where parents has the final decisions based on how many gold coins one party can pay the other is really uncomfortably strange to me.

[@pinkcloud8182]

it depends on the family tbh. my friend's mehr was a cat lol that's all she wanted. it can be anything and its more like a gesture that the guy will make an effort and care for the girl. some families take it a bit far though and it gets weird hhhh

[@suziewong5305]

I’ve been to Iran many times, the dating and social life are exactly like us! We don’t tell our parents everything, neither do they! Probably the friendliest, kindest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met!

[@user-zm9rw7os9r]

all people are not like that

[@Perkeleee666]

Agree!

[@deepalisaraf6011]

Plz tell me how many marriage a man can do?

[@Perkeleee666]

@@deepalisaraf6011 it's so unusual for Iranian man to have more than 1 wife... Before it was more common. And this is not even about the Iranian culture, it's actually the right of any Muslim man to have up to 4 wives.

[@deepalisaraf6011]

@@Perkeleee666 ok Thank U 4 the Information ☺

[@nicoledu]

This documentary was really well produced! It is so interesting to see what some Iranians think about marriage. Thank you very much

[@watchinyoulol]

thats what the hardcore religious people think about marriage. dont believe everything you see. only a minority of people think this way and wear clothes like that

[@nicoledu]

oh yea sorry my bad, I meant to say "some Iranians". I just edited my comment. I personally agree with you, but still it was nice to see what some Iranians think, because I do not really know a lot about Iran, as a country. :)

[@kdust9150]

Iam iranian and live in Iran even for me (and many other Iraninas)it was interesting to see these guys view . never met anyone like these people . very nice

[@nicoledu]

F Piuz can you tell me what you think about marriage? It would be interesting to see the differences between your point of view and their's :)

[@kdust9150]

I had girlfriend since I was 17 , my parents never told me not to have girlfriend or not to have have sex before marriage . and this is not only my parrents. alot of family in Iran are not that strict. I think alot of it ,is becuase of Reza Shah modernization in the 20's and 30's. however as you can see they are still minorities(always been) with strong religious view. only difference is that after revolution the world got to see more of them beacuse today in Iran minorities with extreme islamic view are in control of everything . politics , Media , etc

[@George-qr1mf]

Cute, and well-made documentary with excellent reporter!

[@MAMuqsith]

Excellent & Exceptional Reporting...

[@ADT2000]

These are the type of documentaries we want to see! I am from Afghanistan and it would be nice to see stories like this instead of the 24/7 war-torn country we see on the news all the time.... Keep it up!

[@malcolmx3399]

Hope liberals like you ll be out of islamic emirate of Afghanistan

[@juice8431]

@@malcolmx3399 'liberals like you'

[@yousufsoomro7003]

Hope you are okay

[@cormalan9894]

Hope you’re ok man

[@mohammedmuneeb6888]

@@malcolmx3399 my man writes a comment on a video and suddenly he is a liberal lol

[@eagleeye8221]

I am from Afghan-Hazara-Shia, having same culture as Iranian. I faced the same thing when I was getting married, me and my wife we both agreed to get married in simplest way as possible. But We were concerned about others’ decision rather than our selves. I did it.. And now most of the people are not happy from us... even they are aunt and uncle for my kid. 😢 But we are happy as we are... less money but we can survive.. Allah has granted us enough.

[@user-fm9mf5mn4b]

Why they call refugee on Iran and why they call your Barbari

[@eagleeye8221]

Ismail shamali Because we having such people like your self.

[@bobsvagene3021]

Hazaras are also Persian and Persian speaking

[@lionsden5123]

If you are happy then that’s all that matters. Life is short, and no one else can make you happy except for you. I think you did the right thing. Peace be with you.

[@maarpele6084]

you did the best👍

[@siddeshkale7626]

superb, keep it up!

[@don9870]

I am from Saudi Arabia, There is so much similarities between the culture in Iran and Saudi Arabia. however I think the 114 gold coins was too much to ask from the man. Also it was interesting to know that Iran have matchmakers and made a dating service. 🙂

[@msroya23]

This is a very well documented video; however, I just wanted to clarify that what was shown in the video mainly occurs between stricter families. I visited Iran last summer and there's definitely two sides to this whole dating scene. I witnessed families that were strict and would not freely allow their kids to marry whomever they love. But I also witnessed families that were more liberal and modern who were not opposed to their children marrying for love as long as the families meet. I would have loved if they had shown both sides in the video so people around the world get to see every aspect of it.

[@ultimadeplete8299]

I felt they did, they showed a group of very liberal young people who said they didn't come from strict families. I think they were trying to cover all bases.

[@msroya23]

That's true but what I meant was it would have been nice to see them talk about it a tad bit more in terms of their experiences dating for love in a country where it's not as common

[@johannah.3930]

rmadridista ah well but their translator works for the government, so if they talk to freely they might be in trouble

[@persianguy1524]

Why do you have to equate modern with liberal?

[@andyreddington7500]

Dariush Ashkani, Because liberalism is by definition modern and open to change, conservatism is stagnant and opposed to change and progress. Read a dictionary.

[@juanitarichards1074]

I like Ali, he's a sweetheart. I'm SO glad he got to marry his one true love.

[@Caliali360]

I am Ali

[@arbaazpsy8186]

Yes. Not everyone is lucky to have it all in life

[@kgain673111]

I wonder what the woman thinks? Not just what Ali thinks?

[@kifayatkafeil3524]

00923490485055 watsapp chat

[@torefoncello7544]

Anche te in love iou

[@IranianPhilosophers]

As an Iranian watching your documentary 5 years later, the only thing I can say is IT IS EXPIRED!

[@arzf82]

No. It isn't.

[@shortsdeliveries]

3:10 "Science is based on the majority, not on the minority" #facts

[@elmo4672]

I don't get it

[@LV-426...]

93% divorce rate is a blatant lie! And he is talking about science.

[@yoginc]

Saying 93% of relationships lead to divorce isn't stating the divorce rate of the country. He is only stating that as a probability not as a statistic.

[@estherselvarani88]

He said "93% divorce rate by love at first sight" Listen to it properly. Either way, America still has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, nothing to be proud of.

[@estherselvarani88]

@Aria Davis that's exactly my point, people get divorced because they are "unhappy in the marriage" Why get married in the first place to divorce later? If you are unhappy try going to a counsellor or a couple therapy and work it out, that's why divorce rates are so high in the US. Unless you are being molested, then it's fine to divorce. I don't know why people randomly get married and then divorce because "iT doEsN't seEm tO woRk oUt anYmOrE"

[@estherselvarani88]

@Aria Davis I'm sorry hun but my country is the second most populous country in the world and still has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world. I guess it all depends on morals and values. People in the US don't care for that, they marry how many ever time they want, that's probably why it has one of the highest divorce rates.

[@estherselvarani88]

@Aria Davis molest includes abuse and cheating

[@saeedehestaki5805]

As an Iranian woman, I can say this documentary wasn't accurate, these kinds of marriages are too traditional and don't happen a lot, or at least I can say it's rare especially in younger & up to date generation at all.

[@saeedehestaki5805]

@@MrMrpaulo2012 You may think it 's weird, but in my opinion, we're getting married to get a divorce one day.

[@mehraneh1554]

@@MrMrpaulo2012 the reason why the divorce rates are lower with arranged marriages is because the cultures which they take place in find divorce taboo. divorce isn't a bad thing, it's the ending of a bad marriage; people don't get a divorce for fun.

[@lepolhart3242]

@@MrMrpaulo2012 it's very foolish to support arranged marriages as it takes away basic human rights of freedom and choice. We do not have arranged marriages in the west as we are more civilised and do not wish to live in the 5th century. Many arranged marriages end up love less and not successful but divorce is taboo. Marriage has only ever been about procreation. Having something forced on people is against human rights, end of.

[@hshf.6292]

@@mehraneh1554 The rate of divorce is increasing even for arranged marriage in my country. In the past couples felt a great religious commitment after vows and stayed together long life, even though there were sort of problems and disagreements between them, but these days couples have already lost their stamina and have less religious commitments which end up to divorce. Too frustrating and if they have children it would certainly bring about a heart breaking impact on their children as well and their parents would ruin their future, by falling apart or getting divorced.

[@mehraneh1554]

@@hshf.6292 yes, as societies develop, divorce becomes less taboo

[@meplenn]

Iran looks like a very beautiful country, really want to visit someday.

[@MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303]

Iran.....A truly incredible country, possessing the most beautiful & rich history, culture & inhabitants. This documentary is so interesting, so eye opening, so intriguing, but also, a wee bit sad to witness. Whilst the traditional & cultural aspect of Iran is so unique, special & historically long standing, the times are slowly changing, but i do hope, that Western culture won't take over Iranian culture too much. It's critical to retain as much of one's culture & long standing traditions as much as possible, albeit, a wee bit of Western culture sprinkled in, is ok too. I see it like this.....If you take away too much of Iranian culture, then it's no longer the Iran we all know, appreciate & even love. Once certain traditions are dismantled or gone, it's almost impossible, to reverse it back once again. It's so hard to find that middle ground, the so called, balance. Zohre & Ali are such a sweet & beautiful couple, as many young Iranian couples are. I'm so happy that they got married & i can only wish them all the happiness in the world & a big, bright future. I also hope & pray, that since Covid started, that all those we've seen in this documentary, are still safe & well. Thank you for sharing this documentary with us & my best wishes to all.

[@vaheedmohsenzadeh4292]

Thank you so very much for taking time to write this wonderful and thoughtful letter for all of us. Wish you all the best ❤ good health and happiness and prosperity 🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@duhduhlovo1670]

When families use money to negotiate their childrens love for one another that's just so wrong and unpure.

[@IceQeen1011]

True but in this instance, her life is probably more restricted and so if he ever left her, that would be the cost of leaving her so she can be taken care of.

[@dharmeshmakwana1164]

@@IceQeen1011 so u mean yo say a girl dont have a potential to earn if he leaves her n what if she leaves her what money he ll get ?

[@IceQeen1011]

@@dharmeshmakwana1164 Iran has severe gender inequality and in their society, they have this thing to help protect her. Arguing 'what if she leaves him' is such an incredibly stupid question since this isn't some Western country or India where women have the same rights as men. What is your problem with this simple protection that the family want to give their daughters in a society of inequality? Given your name, I'm assuming you're Indian. Do you have issues with the dowry system in India where the women have to pay men to get married to them? How backwards is that??

[@dharmeshmakwana1164]

@@IceQeen1011 dowry is wrong almost 90-95% of the society dont believe in dowry now. we have to change for the good of our self. dont u think ?

[@IceQeen1011]

@@dharmeshmakwana1164 Absolutely, it is a social evil but you are wrong that 90-95% think it is wrong. If that were the case, there wouldn't be dowry but there IS! And men and their families still demand dowry.

[@alirezabanaee7955]

im an iranian and i didnt know there are matchmakers in iran and they help finding couples this way. i enjoyed watching this video thx for making it. just want to mention iran has a diverse society and this video just shows us a part of it. there are a lot of agnostics and atheists too.

[@ericshayan7343]

thank you for informing

[@bonniesnowden4076]

My heart bleeds often for you guys, and I cry from time to time. My country is pursuing war with you guys.... I hope you and yours manage to stay safe. I am trans female, not "the real thing," and I know Islamic Law forbids homosexuality, but I really don't care about my rights or well-being in comparison with how much I care about so many children, women, and men. It's moments like these I feel ... sinful... for how much I have placed myself above people overseas, in my own daily activities. I am in moderately ~fair / ~poor health, mentally and physically, but if I just learn to keep my mouth shut better, and if I pick up the speed of my studies once I have finished securing and making more complete my double life, then five years from today, if I study that long before taking full involvement... I could do anything, if it's on a computer and i began beforehand.

[@sayeemazharul1245]

Can you tell me , will a Shia girl marry with a Sunni boy or not ?

[@maarpele6084]

@@sayeemazharul1245 the rules in islam are soooo complicated... long story short... it depends on the ayyatollah whom you are following... if it really is important to you we can continue this topic❤️

[@maarpele6084]

@@bonniesnowden4076 thanks for your kindness but i just wanted to mention that changing gender in islam and iran has no problem for transsexuals...

[@b3x]

beautiful stories, wide range of cultures. the city seems huge and prosper! hope this west east thing leave the minds of the people and we can coexist with respect for one another. many faces of a single truth

[@mahdighafrnezhad3299]

Perfect. Thanks

[@golammaruf2989]

"i will hold on to this ecstasy all my life as i already loved u before i lived"

[@claire6511]

call me a simp I guess because I MELTED when he said that. They are so in love and I feel so full with happiness for them :)))

[@joviemaco1888]

@@claire6511 yup, Iranians love poetry and their poetry is beautiful.

[@marziyafatima242]

I am sooooo happy for Ali and Zohre

[@TauvicRitter]

Iran has a beautiful culture and friendly people. I visited it years ago and met a familiy there. Very interesting and well made documentary. Having insights in other cultures and people can help to improve relations between people and across country borders.

[@chantelcuddemi7646]

Wow, this is so interesting!

[@mrsTraveller64]

I am SO happy that sweet couple got married!!!! They were so in love and both seem to be nice, happy, people who will enjoy life together. It would have been very very sad if they hadn't got each other.

[@SheikhAlladeen]

Muslim men can marry little girls kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp_Cop-Oi5KZidU

[@captainabdul4906]

He'll

[@gride5153]

I’ve travelled to see a lot of the world in my life. But the main two things I’ve noticed are: 1) While we all look a little different, and speak different languages - we really all want the same things out of life. (Family, love, happiness, opportunity and good health - a good life.) 2) Cultures often come up with different solutions - for the same old problems. (Sometimes it may seem easy to see what solution is better - and sometimes it’s not.) Knife and fork or Chopsticks? Just be sure to have an adventurous life - no matter what solution you pick!

[@dannnsss8034]

People are people. We all want love and respect, and want the best for our loved ones. 🤷

[@supreme5580]

Well put. Only, in religious societies you want what the religion wants and what it has led to believe you that you want, or how you want it...

[@mrsTraveller64]

I never wanted a husband, I thought it looked boring to be closed in a house with one man. Always having to be together and travelling together and going on holiday together. I didn't see the joy in it! I got kids but no husband, I have LOVED my life, travelling with my kids, having movie-nights with them, doing so much fun with them, and spending time with my friends and now as in my 60's travelling with my friends! I love my life and would not have it any other way!

[@omarezzar3416]

Hands knife and firs chopstic I think hands are the best

[@intermilan9731]

@@mrsTraveller64 Your psychology seems damaged. Kids without a father are damaged specimens even no one realises it at first. If you want to live alone with ur cats then you mustn’t have kids and make them miserable with you. Very selfish. And a good indicator of why Western society is such a depressive failure where most women are on anti-depressants. I strongly suspect the real reason you never had a husband is because you could never keep one. To hide your failure as a woman you pretend like you are single out of choice.

[@twahirwajerry9220]

A good story here, there are many out here in different parts of the world who can relate to this!

[@peagames2002]

It's really hard for me to believe how closely scoped these affairs are taken by families. I've seen this when I met my friend who lives in Finland but has family heritage from Middle-East, that it felt like I was dating his family instead of him. It was pleasant to get to know his family indeed, but it really turned south when it came to realization my friend had dealt with physical trauma from family and previous abuse from ex-girlfriend. I really wanted to help, but our meetings was cut short due disagreements.

[@EscargoTouChaud]

I'm infuriated by the so-called professor claiming the dating in the US is the reason to the nation's decline. The motive for such rhetorics are ALWAYS a wish to control women.

[@mauriciozambrano3166]

Fuck you

[@lozang6252]

@@mauriciozambrano3166 Fuck you too incel.

[@tothboy01]

Yea, and whenever they want to control women they hide behind their stupid ass religion and say "I'm not a misogynist, I just want to uphold God's laws!"

[@do1747]

@@mauriciozambrano3166 I don't think it's accepted to swear in Islam especially if it's with no reason...

[@hannibalwantsahuggrande3433]

Yes I am infuriated also, so outraged.........now where did I out the BBQ chips....

[@jamilahadade4412]

This was an excellent report and the reporter was calm and collective at all times. I liked the way the reporter made all the people she spoke to feel very comfortable. Ali and Zohre were such a great couple really in love. I myself was anxious to learn the outcome of their parents deciding on whether they would marry or not. The suspense was overwhelming but, I was so relieved that they married a few days later. What a nice ending. Thanks to this wonderful reporter for such an in sight about Iranian culture. I respect the Iranian and their traditional ways as they’ve been doing it forever. One day I’d like to experience Iranian hospitality as they look to be wonderful respectful people. Thanks for this wonderful report.

[@laurabeverly9242]

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[@christiannoah4777]

You're right

[@christiannoah4777]

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[@leon7580]

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[@felixleach6340]

As well as to give the trade a certain degree of systemic character.

[@kira-dp3fy]

Seeking he's contact details 👇

[@HelenaMikas]

Wonderful and I do like a happy ending .. PS could there ever be a follow up of this wonderful couple ? I hope so .

[@0dyss3us51]

Zohre and Ali is exactly what is so fantastic romantic about Iran, so romantic and poetic steeped in a long history of refined intellectual universal truths with an Iranian twist, I wish them all happines in the world!

[@hatemchananeh6901]

ngl it was disgusting not fantastic

[@supreme5580]

@@hatemchananeh6901 she was negotiated and sold like a slave for the highest auction bid 💰 what an unhealthy and confusing way to see a person you're in love with

[@universalmartyrs6610]

Asalam u alaikum

[@saqi3586]

@@supreme5580 She was not sold, she is the one who gets the money

[@BarbiePenaUncensored]

Literally so happy Ali and zohre could marry. What a beautiful couple!

[@MrNektarios1973]

But the family of Ali is not so happy with this huge loan of gold coins

[@DianaGonzalez-hw9fl]

Very interesting reporting. I enjoyed learning about the Iranian culture. Very respectful and great values with relationships, we could learn a lot from them as well.

[@kishcote]

I'm definitely agree in this kind of setup. Fair and Halal

[@iKickItLykeAdidas]

I was in high school once, where tf were my 10 boyfriends at??!!

[@Meonium]

Sadly this world isn't fair

[@obama8573]

At high school.

[@duartecboc8028]

Maybe you're ugly thats why 🙃

[@duartecboc8028]

Perseverance13 it seems you are the one who dont have sense of humor . 🙃😉 peace

[@user-cj9yh6kq3o]

LOOLL

[@serenetofu]

the reporter is professtional, irani people looks kind and friendly :) and i want to say that every mama in different country enjoy being a match maker, especially in Asia maybe? 🤣

[@fazil2789]

Mama😂😂

[@hasaniqbalmantoo1308]

Amazing video

[@sswe695]

Thanks for video

[@casmon71]

13 million singles and 250 marriages. That's the result when state is trying to do what it shouldn't.

[@aliuzashi2786]

True

[@mkmehmett1205]

@Rusto i think ya don't know nothing about development?, what kind of development they don't have?!..

[@Leo-Fernandes]

@Rusto couldn't agree more , islam is poison the government forces teenagers to taste it they are the same as north korea a dictator government run by some religious men that no matter what people do they can't change, they are just ignorant they don't care how much the citizens are suffering as long as they are "going to heaven"

[@says_who1874]

Bro really typed “That`s” With the ` instead of the normal ‘

[@namkebanyanklariti]

It shows how fussy the brides to be are and how rigorous the selection process.

[@debabratamukherjee9732]

Man :- "Science is based on Majority not on Exceptions... Le Chemistry :- "Hold My Beer"..!!!!

[@indra2981]

Indian exams and their fetish to exceptions.

[@yoginc]

Islamic science supposedly taught in the quoran is based on majority. Like it teaches how Muhammad pbuh split the moon into two. However everyone knows everything in it is bullshit.

[@ahyan14]

DEBABRATA MUKHERJEE kind of I mean exceptions are written at the bottom of our text book meanwhile the majority on top Of the book this is why Those who disagree with this probably never studied chemistry in school

[@abdulkarimmohammed5558]

lots of suspense there. I am happy for them finally.

[@Irod567]

Ali seems likes a very kind and loving man. Zohre's parents should have been more concerned about a man that would treat her well instead of focusing so much on money.