Migrant Iranians and refugees who have lived away from their homeland for years are now faced with a difficult decision: returning to Iran. This decision, especially for those who have lived in exile for years, can be accompanied by conflicting emotions. Can they return to a country they have been away from for so long with confidence?
Challenges of Returning to the Homeland
Majid Sharif, a writer and translator, said in a conversation with his wife before returning to Iran: "This is not suicide; it is a choice." These words reflect the emotional and intellectual contradictions of many Iranian migrants. Some of them, after years of being away from their homeland, feel homesick and a lack of belonging, which is why they decide to return. The reasons for this choice can vary from a desire to continue their activities in their homeland to financial constraints.
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