Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.

Published on RocksNews: 9 Oct 2026, 08:44 UTC
Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 08:44 UTC
Language: English

Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze? — Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze? — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.

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