Iraq’s Telecoms Ministry is set to lift the ban on the Telegram messaging app, which was imposed due to security concerns and data leaks of official state institutions and citizens. The app is widely used for messaging and sharing news in Iraq. Some channels on Telegram contained personal data of Iraqis, prompting the ban. The decision to lift the ban came after the company behind the platform responded to security authorities’ requirements and expressed willingness to cooperate. Telegram confirmed its commitment to removing content violating its terms of service but clarified that no private user data had been requested or shared.