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What new 'lawful governance' measures will Iran introduce by the end of 2025?
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Iran•Supreme Council of Cyberspace•WhatsApp•Google Play•Masoud Pezeshkian•Telegram•Instagram•YouTube•Twitter
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Official announcements from Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace or reputable news agencies
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Iran Lifts Two-Year Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play in First Step to Ease Internet Restrictions
Dec 24, 2024, 02:45 PM
Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace unanimously voted to lift the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a shift in the country's internet policy after more than two years of restrictions. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian and attended by the heads of the three branches of power, ministers, and council members. The unblocking of these platforms is considered the first step in the government's plan to lift internet restrictions and filtering. The council emphasized the importance of 'lawful governance' in cyberspace and support for domestic platforms. However, there has been no mention of lifting bans on other popular platforms such as Telegram, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
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