State Department turns to Twitter to reach Iranians

[IDemo]

Source: USA Today

The State Department began tweeting messages in Farsi on Sunday on two Twitter accounts: @USAdarFarsi and @USAbilAraby.

"We want to join in your conversations," said one tweet.

"U.S. calls on Iran to allow people to enjoy same universal rights to peacefully assemble, demonstrate as in Cairo," another said.

"There is a real, vibrant and compelling conversation going on now around the globe. It is a conversation increasingly taking place on the Internet, and America wants to be a part of it," said Judith McHale, undersecretary of State for public diplomacy and public affairs. "We are keen to reach out to people where they spend their time online to listen, to present U.S. views and values, and to engage as we work to advance a better and more prosperous future."

Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-02-15-statetwitter15_ST_N.htm

[nyy1998]

1. I bet you Ahmedijibad will probably block access to twitter as soon as he hears about it nt