Iran

Available data on contamination and land release of anti-personnel (AP) mined areas in Iran continue to be extremely limited. It has been informally reported that 188 AP and anti-vehicle (AV) mines were destroyed during commercial clearance operations in 2022.

• Iran should 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 2023" report for Iran.