Iranians Worldwide Connect via Facebook
The recent presidential election in Iran has made headlines worldwide. Was the re-election of President Amadinejad fixed; did Mousavi ever stand a chance? These questions are not just topics of heated debate amongst political analysts. Iranians from within the country, and from without, are utilizing online social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to debate the validity of the election. Amidst the riots and protests that ensued as a result of Amadinejad's victory, both Internet connections and mobile service have been disrupted in Tehran. Theories circulating on the Web suggest the Iranian government has purposefully interfered with these services to prevent a 'revolution.'
According to a Facebook spokesperson, the company has not been able to figure out why Iranian users are having difficulty accessing the social networking website. Election time - what are the odds that Facebook would unexplainably fail in Iran? Fortunately, Iranians outside of the country can still use these websites to spread hope, and encourage involvement.



