In Reply to: Facts about Iranians in US vs Iranians in Iran posted by DSCBruin on March 10, 2026 at 16:49:59
First, I think it's highly useful and relevant to click on the graphic (which is also a link) in the OP and read the comments under the original post by this @wallyrashid dude.
Second, some local perspective. As you probably know, the largest population of the Iranian diaspora is right here in L.A., CA, USA. Many came to the U.S. just before, during, and just after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Of those, as I understand it, there were 3 principal identifiable segments: Political refugees (i.e. supporters of the Shah), Jews, and Christians. Of that first segment, many identified as Muslim.
A couple of times, probably in the 1990s and early 2000s, while dining at the great Shaherzad restaurant in Westwood and also while attending film screenings (see below), I asked some folks about their community. Specifically, I was curious how those who fled who were of different faiths (especially the Muslims and Jews) got along in their Iranian diaspora community in Los Angeles. To a person, they told me that they got along very well, that there were NO issues between them.
As an aside, there have been several excellent and highly regarded films that came out of Iran and had screenings in L.A. The first for me was 1984's "The Runner" ("Davandeh"). Another was the first Iranian film ever nominated for an Academy Award, "Children of Heaven." That came out in 1997. For me, the best was a great, beautiful 1999 film called "The Color of Paradise." Highly recommended!