# Tehran International Auto Show > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tehran-international-auto-show > Updated: 2026-09-18T09:00:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3. The seventh Tehran International Auto Show, organized by Ideh Tejarat Hermes, officially opened at the Shahr-e Aftab Exhibition Center following a one-year hiatus. The event, which runs from September 23 to September 26, features a variety of manufacturers, assemblers, and importers, including Iran Khodro Industrial Group, Bahman Group, Mamut Group, Saipa, and commercial brands like Arya Diesel and Pilesan. Amid the exhibition, manufacturer Ilia Khodro addressed its absence from the show, citing economic and logistical reasons. The company stated it lacked new models to present and noted that regional tensions and maritime complexities have caused significant delays. Specifically, Ilia Khodro reported that CKD parts and sample vehicles have been stalled in the Indian Ocean for over three weeks while awaiting passage through the Strait of Hormuz. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Ilia Khodro cites economic reasons and logistics for Tehran Auto Show absence Ilia Khodro attributed its absence from the Tehran Auto Show to economic decisions and reported logistical delays in the Indian Ocean due to regional tensions. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilia-khodro-cites-economic-reasons-and-logistics-for-tehran-auto-show-absence ### 2026-09-13: Tehran Auto Show opens at Shahr-e Aftab The seventh Tehran Auto Show has opened at the Shahr-e Aftab Exhibition Center, featuring major manufacturers and importers after a one-year hiatus. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-auto-show-opens-at-shahr-e-aftab ### 2026-09-04: Tehran International Auto Show set to begin September 14 The seventh Tehran International Auto Show will open on September 14 at Shahr-e Abad, featuring 35 automotive groups and a dedicated media day. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-international-auto-show-set-to-begin-september-14 --- Cite as: Tehran International Auto Show. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tehran-international-auto-show