Abstract: Novel 5- or 7-monohalogenated or 5,7-dihalogenated .sup.6 -PGI.sub.1 and 5- or 7-monohalogenated or dihalogenated PGI.sub.2 (except 5-monofluorinated PGI.sub.2). The novel halogenated prostacyclins are useful for controlling vascular actions and also in organ transplantation, extra-corporeal circulation and the like. The present invention also provides processes for preparing the novel halogenated prostacyclins.