İRAN’DAN GÖÇÜN NEDENLERİ VE SINIR KENTİ OLARAK VAN’IN GÖÇMEN İRANLILAR İÇİN ÖNEMİ
Ortadoğu Etütleri, cilt.18, sa.2, ss.1-32, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.47932/ortetut.1944028
- Dergi Adı: Ortadoğu Etütleri
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-32
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study focuses on the factors influencing Iranian migrants’ prefer-ence for Türkiye, particularly Van, and on the primary push factors driv-ing migration from Iran. The Islamic Revolution of 1979, along with
increasing political pressures, economic problems, social restrictions,
loss of rights, and the search for freedom, has led to mass migration
movements at various times. Due to its status as a neighboring coun-try, Türkiye and Van in particular—has become a transit and settlement
hub attracting large numbers of Iranian migrants. This study, based on
interviews conducted with 35 Iranian migrants, employs a qualitative
research method. The findings indicate that, in addition to religious,
political, and economic reasons, family and kinship conflicts, as well
as the individual pursuit of freedom, are the primary driving factors
behind the decision to migrate. Additionally, Van’s geographical prox-imity, ease of transportation, the former presence of a UNHCR office
in the city, the existence of a church, well-developed social networks,
socio-cultural similarities, and relatively low living costs emerge as the
primary factors influencing Iranian migrants’ preference for the city.
Keywords: Migration, Migrant, Iran, Reasons for Migration, Van.