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Iran minister says ‘impossible’ to block information by banning apps

  • Telegram is the most popular social network in Iran with some 40 million users — roughly half the population
  • Authorities have sought to develop Iranian social media networks and limit reliance on foreign-based platforms
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Paper plane protesters urge Russia to unblock Telegram app

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Telegram Russia ban spurs privacy debate

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Iran bans government bodies from using foreign messaging apps

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Global backlash over Iran’s cyber battle against protesters

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Iran cuts social media access as unrest turns deadly

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Afghanistan orders suspension of WhatsApp, Telegram

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Smartphone users buzzing after KSA unblocks Internet calls

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WhatsApp back online after global outage of ‘a few hours’

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