Iran: Twitter focal point of protests

Amid renewed clashes between the Iranian authorities and the reformist Green Movement, social networking sites such as Twitter have again become a focal point of the protests against the Islamic regime, writes The Guardian.

With foreign media facing tough restrictions by the Iranian authorities and state-controlled media mistrusted by much of the country's population, these posts on Twitter – although often difficult to verify – provide a vivid insight into the chaotic situation on the streets.

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Previously:

-- Iran Protests: Tech Tools at Work

-- No Tweets in Iranian Election

-- SMS system down in Iran just hours before election

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