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Polymarket US Iran: access, restrictions, and options

If you searched "polymarket us iran" you likely want to know whether Polymarket works in Iran and what limits apply. Polymarket fully blocks new orders from OFAC-sanctioned countries, including Iran, so users on Iranian IPs cannot open new positions. Existing positions and settlement vary by region; VPN use to bypass blocks is prohibited by Polymarket's terms.

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What the restriction means for Iranian users

Polymarket geo-blocks trading by IP. Iran is listed among OFAC-sanctioned countries where new orders are fully blocked, meaning you cannot place buy or sell orders from an Iranian IP. In some restricted regions Polymarket allows close-only activity, but Iran is not in that category.

Polymarket sponsors gas and uses pUSD for settlement; those mechanics don't change, but you must be in a permitted jurisdiction to interact with the CLOB. Attempting to evade blocks with a VPN would violate Polymarket's Terms of Service and risks account sanctions.

How this affects arbitrage strategies

Intra-market arbitrage on Polymarket—buying a complete set when Σ bestAsk < $1.00—is only available where the platform allows order placement. If you cannot open orders you cannot execute the standard arbitrage flow (buy both or all legs, split/merge via the CTF, and lock the edge).

Risks still apply to allowed users: resolution disputes via UMA, slippage and partial fills, fee changes, and settlement timing. Never assume an arbitrage is risk-free without enumerating these risks.

Alternatives and cross-platform context

Some traders look to other exchanges (Kalshi, PredictIt, Manifold) for access; those platforms have different regulatory footprints and product structures. If you have access to another venue, cross-platform arbitrage is a different strategy and is out of scope for PolyArb's intra-Polymarket bot.

PolyArb focuses on intra-Polymarket arbitrage where you can trade. It is non-custodial, runs live today, offers Telegram and Discord alerts, and guarantees a $7.62 minimum edge per trade as part of its service offering.

Compliance and practical next steps

If you are inside a restricted jurisdiction, do not attempt to bypass geo-blocks. Check Polymarket's official restrictions page and your local laws. If you are permitted to trade, monitor the CLOB and the WebSocket for real-time book updates and tick_size_change events.

For traders with access who want lower latency and alerts, PolyArb offers a paid bot at $99/month with ~40ms latency versus ~800ms for free bots, plus the $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge and live alerts to help capture intra-market arbitrage windows.

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FAQ

Can users in Iran open new orders on Polymarket?
No. Iran is an OFAC-sanctioned country and Polymarket fully blocks new orders from Iranian IPs.
Can I use a VPN to trade if my country is blocked?
No. Using a VPN to bypass Polymarket's geo-blocking violates Polymarket's Terms of Service and risks account sanctions.
What does PolyArb provide for traders who can access Polymarket?
PolyArb is a non-custodial arbitrage bot priced at $99/month, with ~40ms latency, Telegram and Discord alerts, and a $7.62 minimum guaranteed edge per trade for qualifying executions.
Does being blocked prevent settlement of existing positions?
The restriction applies to opening new orders. Settlement and redeeming winning outcome tokens depend on Polymarket's mechanics and UMA resolution; specific regional rules vary, so check Polymarket's help resources.

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