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Is Psychedelic Therapy Legal in Iran?

Illegal

Classic psychedelics are prohibited in Iran, with no lawful pathway for supervised therapeutic use.

Status by substance

Statuses reflect lawful access for supervised therapeutic use — not recreational legality. Last reviewed 2026-06.

Psilocybin

Illegal

Prohibited under Iran's Anti-Narcotics Law; no therapeutic pathway. Iran applies the death penalty for major drug offences.

Official source (2026-06)

MDMA

Illegal

MDMA (Ecstasy) is explicitly listed as a regulated substance under Iran's Anti-Narcotics Law; prohibited, severe penalties.

Official source (2024-01)

Ibogaine

Illegal

No lawful therapeutic access under broad narcotics prohibition. No explicit per-substance scheduling source located.

Official source (2024-01)

DMT / Ayahuasca

Illegal

DMT-containing; prohibited under narcotics law, no exemption.

Official source (2024-01)

Mescaline / Peyote

Illegal

Prohibited under narcotics law, no therapeutic pathway.

Official source (2024-01)

Ketamine

Legal / regulated access

Tracked separately — a prescription medicine, excluded from the blended status.

Used as a prescription anesthetic in licensed medical settings; non-medical use prohibited. No explicit national statute URL located; medium confidence.

Official source (2026-06)

Educational information, not legal advice. Laws change — confirm with the official sources above before making decisions.

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