.ایران
.ایران (xn--mgba3a4f16a in the DNS) is a country-code extension for Iran, run by Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) since 2013. Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) sets who can register .ایران names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| In the DNS | xn--mgba3a4f16a |
|---|---|
| Type | Country code |
| Registry operator | Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) |
| Country | Iran |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 9 October 2013 |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.ir |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--mgba3a4f16a |
Look up a .ایران domain
The .ایران registry publishes registration data over WHOIS. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ایران domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .ایران extension?
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) is the registry operator for .ایران, the country-code extension for Iran. The registry keeps the list of every .ایران name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ایران domain?
Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) sets who can register .ایران names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .ایران created?
.ایران was added to the DNS root zone on 9 October 2013, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ایران domain?
The .ایران registry publishes registration data over WHOIS at whois.nic.ir. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ایران signed with DNSSEC?
No. The .ایران zone isn't signed with DNSSEC in the root zone.