Amidst War, Iran’s Call to Delete WhatsApp Sparks Fears of Nationwide Ban
Amidst War, Iran’s Call to Delete WhatsApp Sparks Fears of Nationwide Ban As Israel and Iran traded blows for a sixth consecutive day, Iranian state television, IRIB, issued a startling appeal: delete WhatsApp. The broadcaster alleged the messaging app shares user data, including location and communications, with Israel – a claim WhatsApp vehemently denies. The call to delete the app, issued Tuesday, comes amid heightened tensions and existing internet restrictions imposed by Tehran since Friday’s massive Israeli bombing campaign targeting…