Delete old info
How to delete messages and other info from an old iPhone without having the phone.
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The only way you can erase your iPhone remotely is by doing it via Find. It requires that your iPhone is still connected to your Apple ID and that Find My iPhone is activated.
You can read how to erase your iPhone remotely here:
Erase a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support