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Khamenei seeks to avoid responsibility for potential war with Israel
Iran International (2 months ago)

Khamenei seeks to avoid responsibility for potential war with Israel

Authorities block Iranians from ancient sites ahead of Cyrus the Great day
Iran International (2 months ago)

Authorities block Iranians from ancient sites ahead of Cyrus the Great day

Foreign Ministry says Iran will use use all tools for response to Israel's attack
Iran International (2 months ago)

Foreign Ministry says Iran will use use all tools for response to Israel's attack

Israel’s strike on Iran ‘very significant’, but tempered by US
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israel’s strike on Iran ‘very significant’, but tempered by US

Iranians slam state TV for downplaying Israeli strike, promoting escalation
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iranians slam state TV for downplaying Israeli strike, promoting escalation

Israeli fighter jets breached Iranian airspace early Saturday
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israeli fighter jets breached Iranian airspace early Saturday

Netanyahu asserts Israel’s strikes on Iran cripple missile capabilities
Iran International (2 months ago)

Netanyahu asserts Israel’s strikes on Iran cripple missile capabilities

Israel’s choice of targets disappoints pro-Israel Iran opposition supporters
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israel’s choice of targets disappoints pro-Israel Iran opposition supporters

Khamenei stops short of calling for retaliation against Israeli attack
Iran International (2 months ago)

Khamenei stops short of calling for retaliation against Israeli attack

Israeli air strikes on Iran reveal greater extent than initially reported
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israeli air strikes on Iran reveal greater extent than initially reported

Israeli F-35s entered Iran's airspace for first time, hit targets near Tehran
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israeli F-35s entered Iran's airspace for first time, hit targets near Tehran

Inside Hezbollah’s tunnels: Journalists tour underground stronghold
Iran International (2 months ago)

Inside Hezbollah’s tunnels: Journalists tour underground stronghold

Ten Iranian border guards killed in Iran's restive southeast
Iran International (2 months ago)

Ten Iranian border guards killed in Iran's restive southeast

Khamenei's sons mourn Sinwar at Hamas office in Tehran
Iran International (2 months ago)

Khamenei's sons mourn Sinwar at Hamas office in Tehran

Iran’s limited options for retaliation amid calls to end counterattacks
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iran’s limited options for retaliation amid calls to end counterattacks

What are Iranians saying about Israel’s air strikes?
Iran International (2 months ago)

What are Iranians saying about Israel’s air strikes?

PODCAST: Israel may have the will and desire for a prolonged war with Iran
Iran International (2 months ago)

PODCAST: Israel may have the will and desire for a prolonged war with Iran

Iranians blame foreign policy for economic woes but back military role
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iranians blame foreign policy for economic woes but back military role

Israel attacks Iran by air in "precise strikes" on military sites
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israel attacks Iran by air in "precise strikes" on military sites

US pledged to protect Saudi Arabia in case of Iran attack
Iran International (2 months ago)

US pledged to protect Saudi Arabia in case of Iran attack

Friday prayer imam shot dead, becoming third killed in town since 1979
Iran International (2 months ago)

Friday prayer imam shot dead, becoming third killed in town since 1979

Hardline clerics in Iran vow decisive response to any Israeli attack
Iran International (2 months ago)

Hardline clerics in Iran vow decisive response to any Israeli attack

Unhindered vigilante protest in Tehran sparks calls for assembly freedom
Iran International (2 months ago)

Unhindered vigilante protest in Tehran sparks calls for assembly freedom

Public outrage as Iran pushes for Hezbollah donations amid economic crisis
Iran International (2 months ago)

Public outrage as Iran pushes for Hezbollah donations amid economic crisis

Behind the wheel, under the stars: The story of Tehran’s car-sleeping drivers
Iran International (2 months ago)

Behind the wheel, under the stars: The story of Tehran’s car-sleeping drivers

Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails
Iran International (2 months ago)

Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails

Iran conservatives aim to distance from 'radicals,' return to pre-2005 stance
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iran conservatives aim to distance from 'radicals,' return to pre-2005 stance

Vigilantes protests efforts to end Iran's internet censorship
Iran International (2 months ago)

Vigilantes protests efforts to end Iran's internet censorship

IRGC chief moots ground offensive against Israel
Iran International (2 months ago)

IRGC chief moots ground offensive against Israel

Evin Prison inmates urge medical care for jailed Nobel laureate
Iran International (2 months ago)

Evin Prison inmates urge medical care for jailed Nobel laureate

Israelis granted 'maximum security' after plot foiled in Sri Lanka
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israelis granted 'maximum security' after plot foiled in Sri Lanka

Israel attacks targets in Syria and Lebanon, as air campaign continues
Iran International (2 months ago)

Israel attacks targets in Syria and Lebanon, as air campaign continues

Microsoft says Iranian hackers ‘gearing up’ for operations close to US elections
Iran International (2 months ago)

Microsoft says Iranian hackers ‘gearing up’ for operations close to US elections

Iran's Armed Forces to receive 51% of government's oil export revenues
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iran's Armed Forces to receive 51% of government's oil export revenues

Hardline group protests efforts to end Iran's internet censorship
Iran International (2 months ago)

Hardline group protests efforts to end Iran's internet censorship

Who is behind the sale of lethal bootleg alcohol in Iran?
Iran International (2 months ago)

Who is behind the sale of lethal bootleg alcohol in Iran?

Dissident cleric says government clergymen no longer speak for Iranians
Iran International (2 months ago)

Dissident cleric says government clergymen no longer speak for Iranians

Iran asserts readiness to confront an Israeli attack
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iran asserts readiness to confront an Israeli attack

At BRICS summit, how far will Putin go to back Iran?
Iran International (2 months ago)

At BRICS summit, how far will Putin go to back Iran?

Iran's currency crisis deepens amid war threats and soaring military spending
Iran International (2 months ago)

Iran's currency crisis deepens amid war threats and soaring military spending

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Iran has taken a significant step toward easing its strict internet controls by lifting the ban on WhatsApp and Google Play. Iranian authorities have announced that these popular platforms will now be accessible, marking the beginning of a process to scale back the country's internet restrictions. These moves are seen as an effort to enhance connectivity and information access for the general population while still maintaining some level of control over online activities.

This development comes as Iran continues to face domestic and international pressure regarding its internet policies. The lifting of the bans is part of broader discussions within the government on how to manage internet freedom while maintaining state security. For many Iranians, especially the youth, access to these platforms is crucial for both social connectivity and academic purposes, making this policy shift particularly impactful.

Despite this progress, Iran still enforces rigorous internet censorship and vigilance over online content. Critics argue that the gesture might be more symbolic than substantial, as the broader framework of internet surveillance and controls remains intact. However, this move could signify potential future reforms or a more lenient stance on digital communication as authorities navigate the balancing act between control and openness.

International observers are closely monitoring these changes, noting that Iran's approach to internet freedom will have significant implications for its diplomatic and economic relations. The decision to allow WhatsApp and Google Play may foster a more favorable environment for discussions on digital economy collaboration, possibly attracting more foreign interest in Iran's tech sector.

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VOA News6 hours ago

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Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests
The Independent8 hours ago

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protests
Associated Press8 hours ago

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Tensions in northern Syria; Israel publicly claims killing of Ismail Haniyeh
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Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report
Al Jazeera10 hours ago

Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Deutsche Welle10 hours ago

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play

Kurdish forces fight Turkish-backed rebels in northern Syria
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Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
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Al-Assad's fall: A blow to Russia's influence in the region?
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American Airlines flights grounded nationwide on Christmas Eve due to 'technical issue'
NBC News14 hours ago

American Airlines flights grounded nationwide on Christmas Eve due to 'technical issue'

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran
NBC News15 hours ago

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran

Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile and Threatens Militant Group’s Leaders
New York Times15 hours ago

Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile and Threatens Militant Group’s Leaders

Gen. Jack Keane: Iran is very, very vulnerable and they know it
Fox News16 hours ago

Gen. Jack Keane: Iran is very, very vulnerable and they know it

Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide
New York Times17 hours ago

Syria's Tangled Alliances and Rivalries: A Visual Guide

Israel admits it killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran
The Independent18 hours ago

Israel admits it killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Fall of Assad, rise of Trump: Why 2024 was a very bad year for Iran
Fox News18 hours ago

Fall of Assad, rise of Trump: Why 2024 was a very bad year for Iran

Iran says flights to Syria on hold until late January
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Iran says flights to Syria on hold until late January

Israel confirms it killed Hamas political leader in Tehran in July
Euronews19 hours ago

Israel confirms it killed Hamas political leader in Tehran in July

In war-torn Aleppo, a glimmer of hope appears among the ruins
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In war-torn Aleppo, a glimmer of hope appears among the ruins

Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh for first time
Al Jazeera1 day ago

Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas leader Haniyeh for first time

White House warns Iran could build nukes after Middle East losses
Daily Mail1 day ago

White House warns Iran could build nukes after Middle East losses

VOA Persian: Detained civil activist Reza Khandan to begin hunger strike
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VOA Persian: Detained civil activist Reza Khandan to begin hunger strike

Iran recruiting children to attack Israeli targets across Europe amid setbacks: report
Fox News1 day ago

Iran recruiting children to attack Israeli targets across Europe amid setbacks: report