Iran

Available data on contamination and release of anti-personnel (AP) mined areas in Iran continue to be extremely limited. Although Iran is contaminated by AP and anti-vehicle (AV) mines, mainly as a result of the 1980−88 war with Iraq, there are several reports and allegations of use of AP mines by Iran as part of border security systems in the last few years. Evidence suggests that limited clearance of AP mined area took place in 2024.

• Iran should immediately halt all use of AP mines and accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) as a matter of priority.

• Iran should clear AP mines in areas under its jurisdiction or control as soon as possible, consonant with its obligations under international human rights law.

• Iran should report publicly on the extent and location of mined areas and prepare a plan for their clearance and destruction.

Click here to download the "Clearing the Mines 2025" report for Iran.