Iranian state television urges the country�s public to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones, alleging the app � without offering specific evidence � gathered user information to send to Israel.

In a statement, WhatsApp says it is �concerned these false reports will be an excuse for our services to be blocked at a time when people need them the most.� WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning a service provider in the middle can�t read a message.