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Iran Asks Citizens To Delete WhatsApp
- Iranian authorities are urging citizens to uninstall Meta's WhatsApp from their smartphones amid military tensions with Israel.
- Iranian state television has advised people to remove WhatsApp, alleging it gathers user information to send to Israel without specific evidence.
- In December 2024, Iranian authorities had lifted a ban on WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions.
- Meta added proxy support to WhatsApp in January 2023 to allow users to message even during internet shutdowns, following anti-government protests in Iran triggered by Mahsa Amini's death.
- Amini died in Iran's custody, leading to protests where Iranian security forces killed many citizens, prompting restrictions on social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.
- The Iranian government accused social media platforms of being widely used in anti-government protests, enforcing strict controls on Internet access.
- Iranians bypass blocks on US-based social media using virtual private networks (VPNs) or proxies.
- WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram were popular messaging apps in Iran.
- Six months after lifting the ban on WhatsApp, Iranian state television is advising people to remove the app.
- WhatsApp responded stating it doesn't track precise location, message logs, or provide bulk information to governments.
- Military tensions escalated as Israel conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, resulting in casualties on both sides.
- Iran retaliated with missile strikes causing fatalities, while US President Trump advised Tehran residents to evacuate.
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