Iran’s Culture Minister Just Called For The Legalization Of Social Media

Unfortunately he can’t actually change the law — but still, pretty sweet.

He does not have the actual authority to remove the restrictions, he added in statements to Iran's state news agency.

He does not have the actual authority to remove the restrictions, he added in statements to Iran's state news agency.

Caren Firouz / Reuters

Iran currently blocks access to social networking sites, and others it deems politically sensitive.

Iran currently blocks access to social networking sites, and others it deems politically sensitive.

Vahid Salemi, File / AP

However, a reported 2 million Iranians have Facebook and Twitter pages, using VPNs to bypass the ban.

However, a reported 2 million Iranians have Facebook and Twitter pages, using VPNs to bypass the ban.

Vahid Salemi / AP


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