<ul><li>Iran's government has voted to lift restrictions on WhatsApp and Google Play, unblocking access to these foreign-owned applications.</li><li>The Supreme Cyberspace Council unanimously voted to lift the limitations on popular foreign platforms during a meeting on Dec. 24.</li><li>The services are expected to be unblocked, although there are reports that they are still inaccessible.</li><li>The council also emphasized the importance of rule-of-law governance in cyberspace and aims to support domestic platforms as alternatives to foreign applications.</li></ul>

Iran votes to lift bans on WhatsApp, Google Play and other foreign-owned apps

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