Does ExpressVPN work in Iran?

As of Jul 22, 2026, ExpressVPN is partially working in Iran.

Status
degraded
Confidence
low
Last verified
Jul 22, 2026
Method
expressvpn.com confirmed DNS/HTTP-blocked on seven-plus Iranian ASNs; historically usable only with obfuscation and reported patchy; no in-country report inside 30 days confirms the tunnel connects

Working alternatives in Iran

No VPN is currently verified as working in Iran. We would rather say that than guess. Check back after the next weekly verification pass.

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What we're seeing

OONI shows expressvpn.com blocked on 19 of 20 measurements from July 17-22, 2026, 13 of them confirmed, across at least six Iranian networks. Travelers on Reddit in 2024 said it worked well on visits, while a 2022-2023 community list rated it patchy with app crashes. Those working reports are stale, which is why this sits at degraded with low confidence rather than anything firmer.

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Common questions

Is using a VPN legal in Iran?

Unlicensed VPN use was prohibited by the Supreme Council of Cyberspace in February 2024, and selling VPNs was criminalized in 2023. Millions still use them daily, but formally only licensed services are permitted.

Which VPN works in Iran right now?

As of July 2026, none of the 10 VPNs we track is verified working. Six are blocked outright. Proton, ExpressVPN, and Windscribe are partially working at best, with obfuscation, and results vary by ISP.

Can I pay for a Western VPN from Iran?

Usually not. Sanctions block most card payments from Iran, and some providers refuse Iranian accounts entirely. If you have access to foreign payment methods, set everything up before you need it.

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