Save “Iran Emergency” on your phone as 115 (ambulance), 125 (fire), 110 (police). Note: English speakers are rare. Learn “Emergency – English speaker please” in Farsi: “Forye – englisi balad nadaram.”
The post below assumes "Tehran Portable" refers to the concept of living in Tehran with a nomadic, minimalist, or "portable" mindset—navigating a massive, complex city with mobility and freedom.
After 48 months of trial and error, here is the exact portable setup I recommend for anyone attempting a multi-year stay in Tehran.
My "Tehran Portable" is not made of bricks and mortar. It is made of sensation.