Decision on free zone plated vehicles circulating in mainland Iran moves to parliament

The question of vehicles carrying free zone licence plates circulating in mainland Iran entered a new stage on Tuesday 28 July 2026, with published reports indicating that the final decision will be referred to parliament.

Vehicles registered on free zone plates enter the country under different customs and tax terms, and the areas in which they are permitted to travel have been a point of disagreement between various agencies for years. Settling the matter in law could affect the imported vehicle market and the prices of this category of cars.

As of Tuesday evening 28 July, no new resolution or law on the subject had been announced and the matter remained under review.