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by oferzelig 2115 days ago
Yeah that was me (I had also created an earlier HN thread about it -> https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24360801).

I know it's written with a smile, but being serious for a second, it won't happen since sanctions on Iran only apply to the public sector, or perhaps companies, but certainly not individuals.
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yreg 2115 days ago
I wouldn't be so sure Microsoft's legal department would find that worth the risk.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/29/github-ban-sanctioned-coun...

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qppo 2115 days ago
It's been awhile since I did work that required (super fun) export controls training sessions but I really don't think this is accurate. For certain the sanctions apply to all government and non-government entities in Iran with exemptions for a few categories. Technological goods and services are generally not exempted.

As for individuals, it's way too risky.

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net4all 2115 days ago
"GitHub restricts developer accounts based in Iran, Crimea, and other countries under US sanctions"

https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934694/github-us-trade-s...

Accounts from such nations have their functionality restricted, commercial use in any form is not allowed.

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