Until recently, Iran has not been considered as a potential jurisdiction for maritime arrests due to the applicability of the international sanctions and the complexities those sanctions entailed. Now that Iran is beginning to open up for international business, coupled with a sharp downturn in the regional shipping market, the ability to arrest ships to secure maritime claims is a frequent topic of enquiry in the shipping industry once again. This article gives an introductory overview of how a claimant can obtain a vessel arrest in Iran and the procedures to which it must adhere.