People in Iran can now use WhatsApp again after the government lifted its ban on the messaging app. The Iranian authorities also lifted the ban on the Google Play Store.
This move is seen as a success for President Massud Peseschkian, who has been in office for about six months and promised to end the country’s internet restrictions. The decision follows years of strict censorship imposed after the 2022 protests.
While many Iranians had bypassed restrictions using VPNs, this loosening of rules signals a step toward more internet freedom.
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