I agree with you that I still should go no matter what the reports are since situation changes rapidly.
My problem is I am a bit time constrained and I'm considering to invest some of it in researching the possibility of leaving Iran by sea to Pakistan or India. So im trying to assess how much effort and time I should put into that.
P.S. I would also appreciate some insights on what to see and do in that area of Iran (;

Leaving by sea would require a container as there is no ferry service between Iran and Pakistan or India.

Sistan and Baluchestan province is one of Iran's most interesting in my opinion.

The road from Kerman - Shahdad - Nehbandan takes you on an amazing route through pure desert.

The road from Zahedan down to Chahbahar (or Beris) takes you past very varied scenery from high plateau, close to Mount Taftan (volcano with active fumaroles), wadis with date palms, to the very distinctive, eroded landscapes of the Makran coast around Beris. Highly recommended.

The coastline west of Chahbahar becomes utterly featureless, but there is a small mud volcano to visit.

There are lots of old castles, ruins and archaeological sites. Top of my list would be Kuh-e Khajeh near Zabol - the views over the Helman basin are amazing. Shahr-e Sukhteh is an intriguing archaeological site. There are other interesting catles in Seh Kuheh (near Zabol) and Bampur. Also in Saravan, though I was not allowed to enter town due to a fresh attack on police when I was there.

Iranians will tell you that Sistan and Baluchestan is dangerous... its reputation is greatly overblown. Driving with Iranians is bloody dangerous - minor things like smugglers attacking police checkpoints every now and then are not much of a concern to me.

EO

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