Why are we not being encouraged to take in Iranian refugees?

[BeardofHagrid]

Pretty much as soon as the Ukraine war started we were encouraged by the government to take Ukrainian refugees into our homes. Why has this not been mentioned in regard to the war on Iran?

That’s what happens. Despite what far right propogandists claim most refugees go to neighbouring (safe) countries.

“Its also common sense that people who are experiencing the trauma of being displaced from their homes would be better off being housed in neighbouring countries with at least some cultural/language similarity, as opposed to crossing continents and facing a huge culture shock.”

I don’t share language or cultural similarities with Ukranians.

Literally this. Ukrainians are white Europeans and largely Christian so seen as culturally closer to Brits than brown Muslims from an Asian country. Deny away but I’m 100% sure this is why.

Having said that, stats show Brits are moving away from the intense support for Ukraine. Some stats show Reform voters are more likely to side with Putin. I think there’s been a real rise in Russian propaganda and conspiracy theories.

Iranians are not fleeing their home atm. And the whole country is locked down by the insane Islamist terrorists who run the show.

Iran hasn’t been evacuated so how can it be “that”?!

Nonsense their neighbours won't take them in! Many gulf States don't even acknowledge refugee status. They are concerned about political instabilities. Yet it's OK for us to take people in who have a totally different and sometimes dangerous mindsets. By the way we have already taken thousands from Iran before this war started, they are number 2 on the list.

Top 10 UK refugees, (we are certainly not the nearest and safest country) :

1Albania
2Iran
3Afghanistan
4 Iraq
5 Syria
6 Pakistan
7 Bangladesh
8 Eritrea
9 Sudan
10 Yemen

But we can’t be asked to support Palestinian refugees from Gaza - they haven’t been able to leave the country for a very long time.

Yes, UK wasn't an ally of Ukraine. UK was one of guarantors of Ukraine's safety based on Budapest memorandum.

It means the UK, France and US signed a promise of protection for Ukraine...

When you can't take everyone, would it be wrong to accept primarily refugees from the same region and similar culture?

You were listening to the wrong people then, weren't you? Check your history.

Iran takes in more refugees itself than any other country.

I dont believe I mentioned crimes, rapes assaults so why have you mentioned them?

I clearly said I recall reading about people not being able to get rid of them, not just on here, on other forums too.

No I cant remember the details, I already said that

Its like you replied to a completely different post

Interesting that you don't talk about the thousands of successful placements.....?

It was reported and widely accepted that the Ukraine was very corrupt and full of neo nazis before the war kicked off. Now they are the hero's. Propaganda it's always there, depends who's side your on. Much like the left who call anyone racist and nazi if anyone dares to question who is coming into our country and how it's going to be funded. Propaganda to get people to shut up and stop asking questions, only it doesn't work anymore. People have woken up to it.

Oh sit down, will you?

It was reported and widely accepted

Reported and accepted by whom??

are you Russian? because they are the only ones talking about some mysterious Ukrainian neo nazis.

Yes Zack anything you say

So where do you propose to house these hypothetical refugees? All the council housing is full, there are no more under occupied three or four star hotels, private rentals are scarcer than hen’s teeth….tents are right out.

we are full……

Why would I

I made a simple comment about why some people may not wish to take refugees in, because I recall reading about non success stories thats all

It would be weird to say 'oh people dont really want to take refugees in because,,, well it was very successful last time'

I’m still not sure why the Govt fell over itself to specifically welcome the Ukrainians tbh. All while people were kicking off about the small boats.

Particularly as many go back and forth to Ukraine visiting relatives now.

Was it a temp measure or are they granted indefinite leave to remain?

We have a long history of taking refugees from Ukraine. In the late 1940s and early 50s thousands came to the UK and settled here. There were several second generation Ukrainian children at my school in the 1960s.

I just don’t get why they were handed school places, free rail travel, people were sponsored to take them in when it’s not seemed to be the case for other Nationalities.

I don’t particularly care but I’m curious

I don’t really understand why people compare them To the citizens of other wars tbh.

ukraines government organised the evacuation of citizens- forget this- they go back and forth and get free train travel rubbish, one day they woke up and the government put them on a train to Poland to flee. This is an established part of war, when invaded, that citizens should be evacuated.

of course, Poland hungry etc couldn’t take everyone so other nations stepped in to ease the strain- the uk less than many, since its further away.

this is in no way comparable to Gaza or Iran whose governments have not evacuated its citizens, usually because they want human shields.

Given I can't bear Zack Polanski, you couldn't be more off course.

You have an agenda, that's why.