U.S Eases Sanctions
On Iran And Others
The
U.S. has eased sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to encourage
the use of web services and support opposition groups.
US technology firms will now be allowed to export online
services such as instant messaging and social networks.
The US Treasury said exports would be allowed of services
related to web browsing, blogging, e-mail, instant messaging,
chat, social networking and photo-and movie sharing.
It said the move was intended to ensure that individuals in
these countries could exercise their universal right to free
speech and information to a large extent.
Companies had not offered such services for fear of violating
sanctions.
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