Iran’s postelection crisis and the protests by many Iranians calling for change have generated a lot of media interest around the world, especially in the United States, where a number of popular websites have been live blogging the events in Iran. One of these websites is “The Huffington Post,” on which news editor Nico Pitney has been posting videos and pictures about the protests, violence, and acts of civil disobedience by Iranians. RFE/RL correspondent Golnaz Esfandiari spoke to Nico Pitney about his experience.
RFE/RL: What is the most important thing you have learned about Iran and Iranians while blogging about the post-election crisis?
Nico Pitney: There are a lot of things I’ve learned. People are so gracious and so kind and so eager to help. I’ve received so many letters of support and encouragement. One of the best thing I’ve learned about Iran are its people, befriending Iranians, Americans, and people outside of Iran who have been sending me information and seeing the determination of the Iranians who are there and are facing great danger in communicating online — so that’s really one of the key things that I’ve learned.
RFE/RL: Are you receiving also reactions, feedback, and information from Iranians inside the country?
Pitney: Yes, although communication has been more difficult in recent days. But I hear from Iran…
