Iran Urges WhatsApp Uninstall: Security Threat or Political Crackdown?

Iranian state television accused WhatsApp of collecting user data and sending it to Israel, urging citizens to uninstall the app. WhatsApp denied these allegations, highlighting its end-to-end encryption which protects user privacy and prevents tracking of location, message content, or sharing data with governments. Despite previous bans, many Iranians use proxies and VPNs to access WhatsApp. This incident raises concerns about information security and government censorship, and underscores WhatsApp's widespread use and importance in Iran.