Iran has accused WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, of sharing user data with Israel and advised citizens to stop using the service. The allegation comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.
No evidence was provided to support the claim. WhatsApp denied the accusation, stating that all messages are protected by end-to-end encryption, meaning even the company cannot access them. Meta also clarified that it does not track user locations or share data with governments.
The company warned that such allegations could be used to justify blocking the app in Iran. The country has previously restricted WhatsApp and other platforms during protests, including a 2022 ban that was lifted in late 2023. Despite past crackdowns, WhatsApp remains widely used in Iran.
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