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Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play to Ease Internet Restrictions

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By Web Desk Published December 25, 2024 2 Min Read
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, addresses the public in Tehran on June 4, 2021. Phito: Official Khamenei Website via Reuters.
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Iranian authorities have lifted the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, signaling the first step toward scaling back strict internet controls, according to state media reports on Tuesday.

The Islamic Republic, known for its stringent internet restrictions, has historically blocked major U.S.-based platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. However, tech-savvy Iranians often bypass these blocks using virtual private networks (VPNs).

Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, confirmed the decision. “A positive majority vote has been reached to lift limitations on some popular foreign platforms such as WhatsApp and Google Play,” the agency reported. This decision followed a meeting chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play https://t.co/NNmhOZg5SX

— Financial Times (@FT) December 24, 2024

Sattar Hashemi, Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, described the move as the “first step in removing internet limitations.” The decision comes amid growing global scrutiny of Iran’s internet censorship policies.

Read: Iran Halts Enforcement of Controversial Hijab Law Following Global Criticism

Social media platforms have played a pivotal role in anti-government protests across Iran. Despite government-imposed internet restrictions, protesters have used these tools to organize and spread their messages.

In September, the United States urged major tech companies to help users in heavily censored countries like Iran bypass online restrictions. This push aligns with efforts to promote greater internet freedom globally.

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