Middle East conflict: Iranians in Hyderabad uninstall ‘Western’ apps, rely on locally developed platforms; cite privacy concerns
- June 25, 2025
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Amidst heightened Iran-Israel tensions, Iranian nationals in Hyderabad are increasingly turning to domestically developed social media and messaging platforms like Eitaa, Soroush, and Rubika, driven by privacy and security concerns. This shift follows Iranian state media’s urging to uninstall WhatsApp, alleging data sharing with Israel.
