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Is X (Twitter) banned in Iran?

Yes. X (Twitter) is blocked in Iran. Blocked since the disputed 2009 election — still blocked in 2026.

Blocked since the disputed 2009 presidential election (Time); OONI found a confirmed block page in 1,616 of 2,215 tests of x.com from 5 Oct to 4 Nov 2026.

Source: OONI, Nov 2026

• Iran is one of 5 countries where X (Twitter) is banned.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 7.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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