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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, according to state media

Gazet InternationalBy Gazet InternationalDecember 26, 2024Updated:January 23, 20251 Min Read
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Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta’s WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a first step to reduce internet restrictions, according to Iranian state media reports on Tuesday. 

The Islamic Republic maintains some of the strictest internet access controls globally. However, many tech-savvy Iranians routinely bypass blocks on U.S.-based social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube by using virtual private networks.

Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that a positive majority vote was reached to remove limitations on popular foreign platforms, including WhatsApp and Google Play. This decision followed a meeting led by President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, stated that this action represents the first step in lifting internet restrictions.

Social media platforms played a significant role during anti-government protests in Iran. 

In September, the United States urged Big Tech companies to assist in evading online censorship in countries with heavy internet restrictions, including Iran.

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