# Iran Post Tracking: Complete Guide

> Track your Iran Post (Post.ir) parcel or EMS shipment. Enter your Iran Post tracking number for delivery status on domestic and international mail from Iran.

- **URL**: https://trackingadvice.com/carriers/iran-post/
- **Carrier website**: https://www.post.ir
- **Region**: middle east
- **Last verified**: 2026-04-08

Iran Post (Post.ir) is the national postal operator of Iran, one of the largest postal networks in the Middle East. Serving over 85 million Iranians across a country spanning 1.6 million square kilometres, Iran Post manages domestic and international mail and parcel services. International shipping to and from Iran faces limitations due to international sanctions, which affect some carriers. Iran Post's EMS service remains operational for many international corridors. This guide covers tracking and delivery information.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Iran Post (Post.ir) is Iran's | Iran Post (Post.ir) is Iran's national postal operator, providing domestic mail, EMS international express, and registered mail services across Iran's 31 provinces. |
| EMS tracking uses UPU S10 | EMS tracking uses UPU S10 format ending in IR. |
| Iran Post operates over 10,000 | Iran Post operates over 10,000 post offices and postal service points across Iran, the largest country in the Middle East by area. |

## Iran Post Tracking Number Formats

| Service | Format | Example | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EMS (Express Mail Service) | EE + 9 digits + IR | EE123456789IR | Used for EMS express international shipments sent from Iran. |
| Registered Mail | RX or RA + 9 digits + IR | RA123456789IR | Used for registered letters and small packets. |
| Parcel Post | CP + 9 digits + IR | CP123456789IR | Used for standard international parcels. |

## How to Track a Iran Post Package

1. **Track your Iran Post parcel at post.ir by navigating to the tracking section. Enter your UPU S10 tracking number and press Search**: Track your Iran Post parcel at post.ir by navigating to the tracking section. Enter your UPU S10 tracking number and press Search.
2. **Domestic scan events are shown; for international outbound, use the same number on the destination postal website after departure**: Domestic scan events are shown; for international outbound, use the same number on the destination postal website after departure.
3. **Find your Iran Post tracking number**: Locate your Iran Post tracking number on your shipping confirmation email, order receipt, or shipping label.
4. **Go to the tracking page**: Visit https://tracking.post.ir/ and enter your tracking number in the search field.

## Iran Post Tracking Statuses Explained

| Status | Meaning | What to do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accepted at Post Office | The package has been handed over to Iran Post and registered in their system at the origin post office. |  |
| Arrived at Sorting Center | The package has reached a postal sorting facility where it will be sorted for the next leg of the journey. |  |
| Departed from Sorting Center | The package has left the sorting facility and is en route to the next location or destination. |  |
| In Transit | The package is moving through the Iran Post network or between international postal operators. |  |
| Customs Clearance | The package is being processed by customs authorities for an international cross-border shipment. | Ensure all customs documents are in order. Pay duties if notified. |
| Out for Delivery | The package has left the local delivery facility and is with a courier for final delivery today. | Be available to receive the delivery. |

## Iran Post Shipping Services Compared

| Option | Best for | Main tradeoff | Typical cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Domestic letter mail | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| EMS International (select corridors) | Cross-border shipments | Customs and route variability | Quote-based |
| Registered Mail | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| Parcel Post | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |
| Money Orders | Everyday shipping | Transit times vary by route | Quote-based |

## Iran Post Delivery Times by Service

| Service | Time | Geography | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Domestic major cities | 1-3 days |  | 1-3 business days |
| Remote provinces | 3-7 days |  | 3-7 business days |
| International EMS (select corridors) | 7-21 days |  | 7-21 business days |

## Common Iran Post Tracking Problems

| Issue | Cause | What to do | When to escalate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No international tracking updates for weeks | Iran Post's international service is significantly limited due to US and international sanctions, restricting delivery to many countries and slowing transit. | Check tracking on both the Iran Post site (post.ir) and the destination country's postal website. Air delivery takes 10-15 business days; sea cargo 15-18 weeks. | Contact Iran Post's international postal enquiries after 30 days for air mail. |
| Package blocked or refused at destination country | Due to sanctions, many countries including the US, UK, EU members, and Australia do not accept parcels from Iran Post. | Verify whether your destination country accepts Iran Post shipments before sending. Consider alternative carriers for sanctioned routes. | Contact Iran Post for available alternative routing options. |
| Tracking number shows no results | Tracking data may take 2-5 days to appear in the system after posting. | Wait 5 business days and retry tracking at post.ir or a third-party site like track24.net. | Contact the sending post office if tracking remains unavailable after 10 business days. |
| Package held in customs | Import or export restrictions, undeclared goods, or missing documentation. | Contact Iran Post with your tracking number to identify required documents or duties. | If held for more than 20 business days, escalate with Iran Post's customer service. |

## Iran Post Tracking FAQs

### How do I track my Iran Post parcel?

Go to post.ir, enter your UPU S10 tracking number (e.g., EE123456785IR), and press Search.

### Can I ship to Iran?

Shipping to Iran is subject to international sanctions. Check with your carrier for current availability.

### How long does Iran Post EMS take internationally?

7-21 business days depending on destination and available postal routes.

### Why does tracking show no updates after departure from Iran?

Track on the destination country's postal website using the same UPU S10 number.

## Get Help from Iran Post

- **Help**: https://www.post.ir

## About Iran Post

Iran Post has operated a postal service since 1877 when the first modern postal system was established in Persia. The contemporary Iran Post operates as a large national institution with the widest geographic reach of any service in Iran. Despite sanctions, Iran Post maintains UPU membership and operates international mail services through UPU postal routes.

## Sources

- [Iran Post official website](https://www.post.ir/), Iran Post
- [Iran Post EMS tracking](https://tracking.post.ir/), Iran Post
- [Iran Post English site](https://en.post.ir/), Iran Post