Here are the countries restricting access to WhatsApp

Russia has joined a growing list of countries restricting WhatsApp calls, citing the platform's failure to share data related to fraud and terrorism. China and North Korea have fully blocked WhatsApp, with China employing its Great Firewall and North Korea maintaining a highly controlled internet. Several nations have implemented partial blocks or restrictions on WhatsApp's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, allowing text messaging to function. These include the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan, each with varying degrees of limitations on calling features. Iran has recently lifted its ban on WhatsApp, signaling a move towards reduced internet restrictions. Turkey has previously blocked the platform but currently has no active ban. Uganda temporarily banned WhatsApp and other social media in 2021 but has since lifted it. Cuba also experienced temporary restrictions on messaging platforms in 2021. Furthermore, the U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp on all official devices. These actions reflect a global trend of governments seeking to control digital communications and gain access to user data.