A straightforward and concise method was developed for the efficient and rapid synthesis of iodo-3H-pyrazoles by the FeCl3/I2-mediated propargylic substitution of tertiary propargylic alcohols with p-toluenesulfonyl hydrazide and subsequent cyclization under mild conditions. The method constitutes a novel approach to the synthesis of various iodo-3H-pyrazoles with a wide substrate scope and in high yields.