Apple recently confirmed that it's been removing Iranian apps from its store due to American sanctions against the country.
While the sale of Apple products is actually prohibited in Iran, Iranian consumers still get their hands on Apple devices like iPhones, reports the The New York Times. Naturally this has led to the development of Iranian apps, several of which Apple has shut down in recent weeks.
SEE ALSO:Amazon under investigation for violating Iran sanctionsApple told developers, "Under the U.S. sanctions regulations, the App Store cannot host, distribute, or do business with apps or developers connected to certain U.S. embargoed countries," according to The Times.
Two notable apps taken down include a ride-sharing app called Snapp, and a food delivery service app, DelionFoods.
One of DelionFoods' founders, Mahdi Taghizadeh, expressed frustration over the decision in an interview with TheTimes. Citing hard work, he said "No one with an iPhone can download any of the popular apps any more. Imagine if in the U.S. you wouldn’t be able to get Uber on your phone."
Apple's presence in Iran was already complicated, as the company doesn't have an official app store, and the sale of iPhones is prohibited. The company even put app developers on notice a few months ago, telling them to not include payment options in their apps so that Iranian currency wouldn't make its way into the U.S., according to The Times.
"The full removal of Iranian apps by Apple means our work will be much more complicated," Taghizadeh told The Times.
The move by Apple has even captured the attention of Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, Iran’s telecommunications minister. He tweeted about the situation Friday.
Tweet may have been deleted
Taghizadeh has also protested the move with a #StopRemovingIranianApps campaign on Twitter, according to The Times.
TopicsAppleiPhonePolitics
(责任编辑：百科)
Dramatic photo captures nun texting friends after Italy earthquake
Best early Cyber Monday Roomba deals at Amazon 2023
800+ Cyber Monday deals: Walmart, Amazon, Apple, more
8 Bose Cyber Monday deals: QuietComfort Earbuds II and more
Man stumbles upon his phone background in real lifeTyler, the Creator helped Frank Ocean celebrate 'Blonde' release in a delicious way
The release of Frank Ocean's
。 Blonde 。is a cause for celebration to the fans who waited four years fo
...[详细]Best early Cyber Monday Roomba deals at Amazon 2023
A quick look at the best early Cyber Monday Roomba deals at AmazonBest standalone Roomba dealiRobot
...[详细]Giving Tuesday 2023 charities that match donations
Sandwiched around the deals-focused holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving and Givi
...[详细]800+ Cyber Monday deals: Walmart, Amazon, Apple, more
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsUPDATE: Nov. 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m. EST This story has been updated w
...[详细]Nate Parker is finally thinking about the woman who accused him of rape
Nate Parker is getting a crash course in male privilege after, in his own words, not thinking about
...[详细]Best music streaming deal: Get a free 3
SAVE UP TO $32.97: New subscribers can get a free 3-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited. Th
...[详细]300+ early Cyber Monday deals: Amazon, Apple, Walmart, more
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsUPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 7:58 p.m. EST This story has been updated w
...[详细]Giving Tuesday 2023 charities that match donations
Sandwiched around the deals-focused holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving and Givi
...[详细]Aly Raisman catches Simone Biles napping on a plane like a champion
Simone Biles is exhausted. She won five medals at the Summer Olympics in Rio, posed for selfies with
...[详细]Early Cyber Monday Sonos deals: save on Era 100, Move, Roam, and more
A quick look at the best Cyber Monday Sonos speaker deals:BEST SPEAKER DEALSonos Era 100$199 at Sono
...[详细]Twitter grants everyone access to quality filter for tweet notifications
Giving Tuesday 2023 charities that match donations