Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.
Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests
Iran’s government says it has lifted a ban on access to WhatsApp and Google Play after more than two years. That's according to the official IRNA news agency.
Iran Takes First Steps Toward Easing Its Broad Social Media Bans
Iran said it will start easing some of the world’s tightest internet restrictions by lifting its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play — a sign that authorities want to placate domestic opponents as the Islamic Republic faces major economic and foreign-policy challenges.
Iran cyberspace council votes to lift ban on WhatsApp
The move has sparked a debate in Iran, with critics of the restrictions arguing the controls were costly for the country
Iran lifts internet restrictions on WhatsApp, Google Play
Iran has lifted restrictions on the Google Play app store and WhatsApp, state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. The agency said that the applications have been reactivated by the authorities, with more apps expected to follow soon.
Iran Lifts Ban On WhatsApp And Play Store
Iran plans to ease its strict internet restrictions, starting with unblocking WhatsApp and Play Store. This move is tied to reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian’s promises. Watch this report for more details!
Iran votes to lift bans on WhatsApp, Google Play and other foreign-owned apps
The Supreme Cyberspace Council, which is tasked with safeguarding the internet for Iranian citizens, voted unanimously to lift restrictions on a number of foreign-owned applications during a meeting today,

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