'Pokemon Go' News and Update: Mobile App Released in 15 Asian Countries, But Banned In Iran? [VIDEO]

Aspiring "Pokemon" trainers in Asia are now rejoicing as "Pokemon Go" has been released in 15 countries in Asia. However, the mobile gaming app was reported banned in Iran.

"Pokemon Go" developer, Niantic, finally released its mobile gaming app in 15 countries in Asia. For those who have no idea about this mobile game, it is an augmented reality application that "blends a mix of real world physical features with virtual reality monsters," Android Headlines described. The challenge of this game is just like the animated series: gamers (or pokemon trainers) should catch a pokemonster and fight some pokemonsters.

Unlike other gaming applications that you can play in one place, "Pokemon Go" players are required to travel around their physical world to catch the virtual monsters. If players find a virtual monster and get close, the app automatically changes into camera view.

As mentioned earlier, players will play the role of a "Pokemon" trainer just like Ash. To capture a virtual monster, you need a "pokeball."

Capture monsters may be developed and evolved into stronger monsters by allowing them to train in a local "Pokemon Gym." The app requires you to use a map to find real world physical locations like "Pokestop" and "Pokemon Gym" so you can get some gaming supplies.

Although some countries in Asia are rejoicing because "Pokemon Go" is now available, in Iran, this gaming app was banned in Iran due to security concerns. Iran immediately banned the mobile app, while other Middle Eastern countries declared they are against "Pokemon's" anti-religious themes, according to BBC.

The official body overseeing online activity, High Council of Virtual Spaces, was the one who made the decision. It is not clear how "Pokemon Go" becomes a threat in security in Iran, and the officials did not elaborate the security risks.