No (but with a warning). Unlike some Gulf states, Iraq does not typically block VoIP calls (like WhatsApp or Signal), which are essential for security coordination. However, the government is known to shut down all mobile data nationwide (or block apps like Telegram) during times of political unrest or exams. Our eSIM will also go down during these state-ordered shutdowns, just like a local SIM.
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Are WhatsApp, Signal, or other video/voice calls blocked in Iraq?
Updated April 22, 2026
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