Nigeria, June 18 -- Iranian authorities have called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their mobile devices, claiming the app shares user information with Israel.

The warning came on Tuesday through state television but was not backed by specific evidence.

The move adds to ongoing tensions between Iran and social media platforms.

Iran has a long history of restricting access to various online services.

Despite previous bans, many Iranians still access these platforms using VPNs and proxy networks.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, had been widely used in the country alongside Instagram and Telegram.

The latest directive follows past restrictions on WhatsApp and Google Play, which were imposed during protests in 2022 after the death of a wom...