Statement:
It is harder for citizens of Russia to travel than for citizens of Iran

In the Global Passport Ranking rating Russia holds position #12 2023 out of 187 and Iran is #5 out of 187 2023.
Position of Russia is worse than position of Iran.

Referencies:

  1. Global Passport Ranking 2023 by Henley & Partners
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Access' in ascending order.
    Iran 'Access' value is 4
    Russia 'Access' value is 15