Iranians flee their failing state for Turkey and beyond

Growing number of Iranians are de facto buying Turkish citizenship to escape the deprivation and misery of living in Iran. Iranians are fleeing their country at an increased rate to Turkey amid deteriorating economic conditions in Iran itself. Turkey is one of the few countries around the world that offers visa free access to Iranians. This has contributed to its desirability for many Iranians, who see also find it easier to navigate socially and culturally. Many wealthier Iranians have also taken advantage of Turkey’s investment scheme by purchasing Turkish real estate worth $250,000 to acquire citizenship there. Turkish government data…