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by kickopotomus
2521 days ago
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This move has little to do with the current political climate and is more so associated with risk reduction from Microsoft as technology and regulations regarding technology (see Facebook) are coming into focus. All companies that do business with the US are required to abide by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)[1] which prohibits exports (unless explicitly exempt) to sanctioned countries. The US has had sanctions on Iran since 1987[2]. This move would have likely happened regardless of who is in the White House. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Administration_Regulati... [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_sanctions |
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