Quite weird that LocalBitcoins is only the one that's banned and not bitcoin itself. Hence I'm also leaning to the US-Iran controversy like said on the article. Though I'm not sure why only LocalBitcoins is banned, but I guess LocalBitcoins is just one of those few exchanges that allows trading on Iranian residents.
Look at the bright side. At least it's not bitcoin that's banned I guess?
Is it fair on all its Iranians users.. I mean there have to be honest traders there.
I don't think government officials care much if it's "fair" to everyone or not.