Iran bans Pokemon Go over security concerns

Pokemon Go might be winning hearts, but authorities in Iran have banned the app over security issues, although the concerns were unspecified.

The High Council of Virtual Spaces announced the decision, making Iran the first country to impose a ban on the app.

In other development, Indonesia has banned police officers from using Pokemon Go.

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