IRAN: The ban had been introduced to protect “national security”, said a statement aired on state television.
It is believed the ban is connected to protests expected on 12 May if US President Donald Trump re-imposes sanctions on Iran.Iranian authorities have complained before about the way Telegram has been used by anti-government groups to organise rallies and protests.State television programmes in Iran said the ban had been prompted by “various complaints” against Telegram by Iranians and the demands of the nation’s security services to “confront” its illegal activities.
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