Meta expressed concern that Iran might block WhatsApp, citing false reports claiming Israeli snooping via the platform. Meta insists WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, protecting user messages from access, including by Meta itself. They stated they don't provide bulk user data to governments. This follows Iranian state media claims urging citizens to delete WhatsApp due to alleged Israeli misuse of user data. Iran previously banned then lifted WhatsApp access amidst protests in 2022.

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