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Youths play an online multiplayer game at an internet cafe in Tehran on Jan. 24. | AFP-JIJI
AFP-JIJI Feb 24, 2021
Tehran – Iran’s millions-strong legion of gamers revel in online worlds, but they have to fight daily real-life obstacles imposed by U.S. sanctions in their quest to level up and keep playing.
“It’s a problem between governments and a pain for the consumer,” said 24-year-old gamer and game journalist Amir Golkhani.
‘We just want to play’: Iran gamers battle reality of US sanctions
By AFP - Feb 24,2021 - Last updated at Feb 24,2021
US sanctions do not directly target Iran’s gaming industry, but the risk of punitive measures prevents companies from offering services to Iranians (AFP photo)
By Amir Havasi
Agence France-Presse
TEHRAN Iran’s millions-strong legion of gamers revel in online worlds, but they have to fight daily real-life obstacles imposed by US sanctions in their quest to level up and keep playing.
“It’s a problem between governments and a pain for the consumer,” said 24-year-old gamer and game journalist Amir Golkhani.
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Iranians find workarounds to buy the newest consoles and play video games online, as many firms refrain from doing business in country due to fear of punishment