Iran (Islamic Republic of)
IXP Tracker
There is 1 active Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Iran (Islamic Republic of), with a combined total of 3 members as of February 2026.
IXPs are present in 1 of the 30 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub-region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 91,567,738
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated February 2026.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Iran, as shown in PeeringDB as of February 2026.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Iran
The proportion of 575 active networks in Iran that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Asia average50%
- Southern Asia average71%
Country profile
- Internet Resilience Score
- 45 / 100
- Market competition
- Poor
- International connections
- Good
Internet Exchange Points in Iran
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse February 2026.
| IXP Name | Location | Physical locations | Number of members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran IX | Tehran | 0 | 3 |