[94554] Iran clarifies: Absolute ban on poppy cultivation in the country

Iran clarifies: Absolute ban on poppy cultivation in the country

In the shadow of rumors and questions that have arisen on the subject, the Anti-Narcotics Headquarters in Iran issued an unequivocal clarification this morning (June 22, 2026), stating that any activity related to poppy cultivation remains strictly prohibited. According to the Telegram channel announcement of اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, the secretary of the headquarters emphasized that in accordance with Article 41 of the Anti-Narcotics Law, cultivation is illegal and any claim regarding the issuance of new permits is without legal basis.

The headquarters clarified that no special approvals have been granted beyond exceptional cases explicitly provided for by law. The channel, identified with ongoing news reports in Iran, noted that "any claim regarding the release or issuance of a license for poppy cultivation is without legal basis."

In an additional report published in آخرین خبر, identified as a central news channel in Iran, it was emphasized that the matter was examined in several expert meetings, which reached an unequivocal conclusion that "poppy cultivation in the country is null and void."

The announcement is intended to quell public speculation and sharpen legal enforcement on this sensitive issue in the country.