Iran

Apple has removed several Iranian apps from its app store this week in order to comply with U.S. sanctions against the country, in a move that drew criticism from Iran’s telecommunications minister. According to a new report from the New York Times,  Apple removed ride-sharing app Snapp, as well as apps related to online shopping and food...

Access to the hugely popular app Clash of Clans has been blocked in Iran after the Ministry of Justice said they fear it might promote tribal warfare in the country. According to Engadget, the country’s Ministry of Justice recommended  blocking the access to the game for its negative influence to the youth which was claimed to […]

Today, U.S. President Obama announced a deal with Iran to curb the country’s nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting sanctions on the country. This is a move that could open the door for some U.S. businesses. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Apple and several other companies have been in touch with...

Apple opened talks with Iranian distributors for selling the iPhone, sources speaking with the Wall Street Journal reveal. Senior Apple execs have reportedly discussed with Iranian distributors at Apple’s regional headquarters in London the potential of establishing premium resellers in Iran, or midsize franchise outlets, a model used widely by the company in Europe and Asia....