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Is YouTube banned in Iran?
Yes. YouTube is blocked in Iran. Banned since 2009, and still shut off after the 2026 blackout.
Banned since 2009; YouTube was still closed off when Iran partly restored the internet in May 2026.
Source: Freedom House
Banned (5)Allowed
- Iran is one of 5 countries where YouTube is banned.
- Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 7.
- In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.
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