Iranian state media urges citizens to delete WhatsApp due to alleged data sharing with Israel.
WhatsApp denies allegations, emphasizing its use of end-to-end encryption and non-cooperation with governments.
Cybersecurity experts note that metadata can be analyzed for usage patterns, raising privacy concerns.
Data sovereignty issues arise as WhatsApp's data might not be stored in Iran, but rather in foreign data centers.
Iran has a history of blocking social media, but citizens often bypass restrictions using VPNs.
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