The tour would have ended on 4 July 2019 in Kish Island, Iran, but upon entry to the country, Stone was deported, as authorities believed her concert would be public.

[6][7][8] To respect the culture, Stone wore a hijab when visiting various Middle Eastern countries, even when it wasn't legally required.

[10][11] Joss Stone was scheduled to conclude the Total World Tour on 4 July 2019 with a private concert in Iran.

[4][5][9] In Iran, it is illegal for women to perform public concerts because Shia Muslim clerics believe that "a woman's singing voice can be erotic".

Personally I don’t fancy going to an Iranian prison nor am I trying to change the politics of the countries I visit nor do I wish to put other people in danger.