International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) (Persian: پژوهشگاه بینالمللی زلزلهشناسی و مهندسی زلزله) is an international earthquake engineering and seismology institute based in Iran.
It was established as a result of the 24th UNESCO General Conference Resolution DR/250 under Iranian government approval in 1989.
It was founded as an independent institute within the Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Its primary objective is to reduce the risk of seismic activity on buildings and roads and provide mitigation measures both in Iran and the region.
[1] In addition conducts research and educates in risk management and generating possibilities for an effective earthquake response strategy.