Iranians in Hyderabad uninstall ‘Western’ apps, rely on secure homegrown platforms; cite privacy concerns amid Iran-Israel tensions

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.