Iran's Pokemon ban isn't entirely crazyGettyIt was only a matter of time before some country banned Pokemon Go, the addictive location-based game. But Abolhasan Firouzabadi, the country's internet czar, has been quoted as saying security concerns prompted the ban. READ MORE:* Couple accused of abandoning son for Pokemon Go* Tutor quits $3700 a month job to be Pokemaster* The man behind Pokemon Go* David Attenborough 'narrates' Pokemon Go* Pokemon Go: tips and tricks* Why I despise Pokemon Go* Pokemon Go: 5 things you didn't know* 21 pro Pokemon Go tipsThe Israeli Army has also banned Pokemon Go for security reasons. The problem with Pokemon Go isn't limited to countries as contemptuous of human rights as Iran, Russia and China. Why exactly does Niantic need a player's identity from Google or a social network?

Source: Stuff August 08, 2016 20:22 UTC