Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play after two years

Iranian authorities on Wednesday, December 25, lifted a ban on Meta’s instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play, marking a first step in easing internet restrictions.

This comes after the decision was made by the Supreme Council of Cyber Space during a meeting



chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, December 24.

Citing the meeting, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA)reported “A positive majority vote has been reached to lift limitations on access to some popular foreign platforms such as WhatsApp and Google Play.”