Looking for love in Iran | Unreported World 

The reporter was more excited than the dating couple.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Incredible! thanks for such an amazing stories.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

The reporter is absolutely adorable with her child like fascination

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.

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

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

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

I want to see foreign reporters documenting western societies.

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

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

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

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

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.

Excellent & Exceptional Reporting...

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 🙄

'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.

Cute, and well-made documentary with excellent reporter!

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.

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.

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.

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

Loved the ending!!!!🤍🤍

I was really happy that Ali and Zahra got married.

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.

I loved this documentary ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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

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...

IM WAITING FOR MY 20 BOYFRIENDS YALL

Thanks for showing our beautiful traditions ❤❤

That was a very well done video !

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

superb, keep it up!

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

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.

Perfect. Thanks

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

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.

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

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

گزارش زیبایی بود. دست شما درد نکنه

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.

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

Wow, this is so interesting!

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.

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

The guy at 13:55 He looks just like me. Like we're identical twins. Please if someone knows him, direct me to him or something. This is very cool and very freaky at the same time. (Please like it so that more people can see this)

Thanks for video

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

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.

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.

Amazing video

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.

I am sooooo happy for Ali and Zohre

I love Iran and it's people,I'll have to say that since I visited Iran in 2004 I have been going there every year till date,didn't know what to expect at beginning but since I come from Serbia and know that the west propaganda and media have made my country look so bad and evil and racist while it's completely the opposite and serbians are one of the most welcoming and nicest people anyone will come across I was sure that Iranians are the same and God was I right. I was welcomed like a prince there and invited almost by everyone I met,in restaurants random people I didn't know wanted to pay my bill and even the restaurant owner didn't want to charge me as he was happy that I visited his place but ofcourse I paid.No one ever spoke about religion or Hate towards anyone,they were western orientated and are very smart people and highly educated,of course I knew all these but had to see it for myself and was sure that since they get so much bad advertisnt against them that it is exactly the opposite of what the western poison does to countries that doesn't abide by their rules. Another point I would like to add is that I traveled quite a lot(over 50 countries)even in the middle east where alcohol and clubbing is allowed but I actually felt more free and relaxed in IRAN than in those ME COUNTRIES. Also my country has opened a viza free regime to IRANIAN citizens and many of them are visiting here and that make me so happy to see them that I would walk up to them and start a conversation cause as I said they treated me soo good that I'll never forget that and it's not only me they treat good but any tourist that visits gets the same hospitality regardless of their religion or nationality, US citizens included,thank u IRAN from one SERBIAN guy.

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.

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. 🙂

We need more documentaries on Iran. I am 3rd generation Persian, and I want to discover more about my culture.

My mom & dad were together 53 years after “love at first site” when my mom passed in 2011.

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

I love this!!! So beautiful 😍 💖

5:14 ''She's studying accountancy... So far she's not met men who added up to much'' Pun intended

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!

Aww, good luck Ali and Zohre!

I like the match makings of small cities cause they happen with out outsiders like here. they happen with the parents of different families and their connection. everyone knows all the families in the town.

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

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

Superb reporter!

First of all it is untrue that 93% of marriages fail in the US its about half to two thirds at most and secondly yes im sure they have lower divorce rate because the relationships are better functioning and healthier and not because the procedure for divorce is extremely long complicated and hard especially if you're a woman