Iran's judiciary has banned the popular Telegram instant messaging app to protect national security, Iranian state television said on Monday.
Iran's Shi'ite clerical rulers are wary of any revival of anti-government unrest if U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to extend U.S. sanctions relief on Iran on May 12, a deadline set by him for European signatories of Iran's 2015 deal with six world powers to "fix the terrible flaws" of the accord.
The Soroush app features female emojis, covered with conservative black Islamic headscarves and carrying signs saying "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."