Telegram has previously been blocked in a number of other countries. — TNS
BAGHDAD: The Iraqi government on Sunday (Aug 6) said it was suspending the popular Telegram messaging application across the country on "national security" grounds, drawing criticism on channels close to pro-Iran factions.
The service was effectively blocked by midday on Sunday, with new messages not loading for users in Baghdad. The application was still accessible to users connected using a VPN.
