Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace has unanimously voted to lift the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store, signaling a major shift in the country’s internet policies.
The state-run IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday that the decision was reached during a council meeting chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. The council includes influential members such as the parliament speaker, judiciary head, and various ministers.
Minister of Communications, Sattar Hashemi, hailed the decision as a progressive step. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said, “Today, we made a unified decision to ease internet restrictions, a first step towards greater digital accessibility.”
While the move has been widely welcomed, the exact timeline for restoring unrestricted access to the platforms remains uncertain, leaving users in Iran awaiting clarity on the rollout.
The removal of the ban marks a significant change in Iran’s stringent internet regulations, which have long been criticized by domestic users and the international community for stifling digital freedom and connectivity.
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