Iranian Tweets.

This is going on NOW in Iran. The cable news networks have provided very little information on the events, but Andrew Sullivan's blog, The Daily Dish, has been compiling up-to-the-minute news as it hits the internet.

In order to post this quickly, I have NOT included the photos. For the photos and continued coverage, go to The Daily Dish.

This info is not from an official news site. These messages are today's Twitter messages from inside Iran by people on the streets. Go Here to learn about Twitter.

The Atlantic - The Daily Dish (andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com)
16 Jun 2009 01:18 pm

"Live-Tweeting the Revolution"

we told everybody to get out and leave dorms. but most of the student got no where to go & no relatives in Tehran.

it looks they are going to attack dorms again! IRG's chopper just passed by Yousefabad. there is noting left to destroy over there!

a state TV employee: Gun shooting sound is heard near Jaame jam building

confirmed by farsi twitters: around 2000 basiji is now standing in front of dorms.

Mousavi supporters are having "Calmness will beat the bullets" placards and standing near TV/Radio station's mosque.

NEWS: Mousavi supporters moving towards IRIB News Network HQ. 8 ppl confirmed killed

more than 150,000 people are demostrating to Tajrish Sq.Basiji forces are ready to attack / in Tehran

they are searching for Dr Yazdi , a political activist

Basij are wearing civilian clothing. Do not mix them up with protestors!!

Police is going to houses and seizing satellite receivers.

Qazvin Uni kids right now tore up their exam papers and stopped the exams

BBCPersian has just gone black. [Shiraz]

Mousavi said he is ready for a live show at IRIB (Iran TV). do u think they will let him do that. No way.

IRNN : Guardian Council "revocation of the result of the election is a possibility"

At first Arabs sent their congrats to AhmadiNejad very fast but now their newspapers are turning on him.

I'm hearing LOUD shouts (Allaho Akbar/DownWithDictator) from the street. There should be a struggle. My wife is going to check

The most famous-legal-Iranian singer(Shajarian)said "TV has no right to play my music.I've not sang them for Ah.Nej."

Many have said my username is long. I'm sorry guys, I didn't mean to be political at the time I created this account.

Gmail and Yahoo messenger is filtered too. They are blocking all the communication means.

For those of you who don't know, the rally is in Jameh Jam.

Rally is on. Silent, calm, and peaceful. This is what we all want! Thanks for everyone who's there, and who's watching!

my cousin in tehran, a girl of 29, was beaten with batten in her legs and can't participate today because she can't walk

Masood just called (he's OK), his laptop is destroyed & unfortunately gov intelligent found and arrest Reza at shariati Hospital.

Ashora platoons now moving from valiasr toward National Tv staion. mousavi's supporters are already there. my father is out there!

eyewitness: The crowd is from Mirdamad upto Park Saayi. (That's huge!!)

Eyewitness Live: More ppl have joined, walking on Valiasr. packed from Mirdaamad upto Park, moving towards north.

everyone! I'm reporting pro-mousavi rally up valiasr to Jaam-e-jam!! Obvious I'm not trying to discourage anyone!

There is conflict in front of TV station

DO NOT RT anything U read from "NEW" tweeters, gvmt spreading misinfo

Security forces opening twitter accounts 2 pose as protestors n spread disinformation

24 newspapers were closed down in iran to stop the true reflection of the recent events.

Iran has banned all foreign journalists from reporting on the sts.

State-TV is repeatedly telling people to go to Mousavi's protest in Valiasr Sq. One can only imagine what their plan is. :((

state TV is now requesting people (armed forces) to go to valiasr st and protest against the outlaws & criminals! (people)

The News Channel of Iran just announced that neither Mousavi nor his supporters will participate in today's protest in Vali Asr square.

Another source confirmed: "11 dead yesterday in Rasoul Hospital"

gmail blocked tooo:(( i heard in Velenjak & Farmanie they assemblage satellites from ppl homes:(

yesterday my friend saw a girl that fell into street and a guardians stands beside her and shoot into her leg:( (jenah st)

unconfirmed rumours - army generals arrested - many rumours of coupdetat by army

rumour spreading Tehran - Army Generals have met in secret - Army considering position

his family beaten seriously and brother taken away - house destroyed

Saeid Hajarian - rumour - arrested last night

The girl that was taken away at 2 AM in Tehran was Shiva Nazaragahi

NEWS: Girl that was taken 2AM; It is unclear whether the agents really were intelligence agents or lying.

Woman says ppl knocking on her door 2 AM saying they were intelligence agents, took her daughter

are hearing that all foreigner visas are being cancelled by gov

security in Jamaran is unbelieveble - hundreds of Baseej guarding Khamenei

confirmed - Tabriz - Baseej headqurters set fire - 'many' dead

Tehran hotels under high security to stop Iranians from contacting foreign press

anyone with camera or laptop is attacked in street

i am seeing tweets about a lot of disturbances, arrests, violence in Shahrak Gharb, any reports?

we hear 1dead in shiraz, livefire used in other cities RT

Very scared, I was talkin to myuncle in shiraz and he was so paranoid.

If you hear the forces talking in arabic..BE CAREFUL..these guys are imported in, they are not affraid of suicide bombing and killing

Police the reason of insecurity; Dead students buried by profs

Basij attacking Shiraz and Mashad universities, Shiraz U's dean resigned

some student killed by the 4a blast in Babol Univ's dorms; surrounded by Basij forces

Militia still attacking people in sidestreets but main roads are peaceful marchers.

Basij Militia attacks a residential complex

Students are protesting in Mashhad's Ferdowsi uni. surrounded by Basij & Ansar forces UNCONF

Confirmed info: hezbollah mobilized & lebanese coming in. this is going to get a lot worse before it gets any better pass it down

it's not only police that we're dealing with. there's basij, anti riot guard, elite IRGC

Basij (pro leader militia) is announcing a demonstration at 3 in ValiAsr Sq. , Mousavi's is at 5; same place.

Supporters of Ahmadinejad plan a rally today at the same Tehran square where backers of Mousavi say they will gather

Conf: Abtahi (key reformist, and supporter of Karroubi) is arrested.

stay safe and I will RT anything you write! The world is watching and history is being made--we bear witness!

unconfrm:10 highrank Sepaah officers Sepaah arrested as they intended to support ppl 2gether W Artesh officers. know more?

BIG explosion at Nooshiravani Babol University (North Iran),police does not lets people to go there and see what had happened.

March for today 5pm is ON, at Valiasr Sq. in Tehran, spread to all u know, Mousavi himself will not be attending

All last night we hear shooting accross Tehran - everyone is full of rumours and stories - many arrests in night

Iran state radio says 7 protesters killed overnight in tehran, report of one killed in shiraz

Just heard from an eye witness in Tehran: last night 12 people shot to death had been brought to Rasul_Akram hospital, with dozens wounded.

i used to use twitter to follow my favorite tech bloggers... good old days :(

areh manam haminor i never thought i use facebook so much, i only use to read tech blogs

EVERYONE everywhere set yourLOCATION to TEHRAN! Confuse them.They can't follow everyone!

Still not confirmed if the #iranelection hashtag is blocked. KEEP USING IT. Could be a propaganda to disperse everyone.

"JUST IN: Iran blocking #iranelection tags. Migrate to #iran9 hashtag instead."

#IranElection hashtag is not blocked in Iran. Yells of Allaho Akbar just happen for two hours, 9:00-11:00 PM local time.

We gather to stand in and in solidarity with the people of Iran. No political factions!!! No flags!! (from any country) TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!

I was proud to cast my 1st vote as a US citizen this year, but I am dissapointed at how other govs are acting

it was heart warming to see protestors helping iranian police that were injured and hurt. never lose your true cause, integrity,principle!

confirmed - most of Tehran Bazar is closed today

people saying that army is split. people talking of coup. unconfirmed. we need army on our side.

ppl (protesters against coup) are on strike, with black clothes today. mourning for what is happening in Iran.

Nobody will go to office today as a strike. I will stay at home.

Today is a day of strikes throughout Iran, will it be successful?

this will be a pivotal day for Iran, have faith in yourselves and know that you are not alone. Far and wide we are following :)

We have no national press coverage in Iran, everyone should help spread Mousavi's message. One Person = One Broadcaster.

wow guys, i cant express how great it feels to have so much support from you all for my country, its surreal, many many thanks

stat-run TV: "Tomorrow @3pm: protest against rioters!"i.e. millions who rallied on Mon.

IRANIANS: Tuesday(TOM) at 5pm at Valiasr Sq we will march for our rights and in memory of 5 students killed yesterday

Since ppl cannot say "death to ahmadinejad" or such, they say "allah o akbar" which is "god is great"

I had never seen this much harmony in ppl.You can now see how iranians are united with each other, it's truly an amazing

sight From Chizar Sq. I can hear people shouting their heart out from Qeitarieh & Andarzgu St.! and cars honking! Way to go ppl!

All normal proxys out - all normal ISP's out in Tehran

Mssg from Twitter: Our...partners at NTT America recognize the role Twitter is currently playing as an important communication tool in Iran.

tear gas was used inside the girls dorm

and motorbikes ridden into the boys dorm

Glass and nails being set on streets to thwart motorcycle terror

squads of lebas shakhsi [Lebanese in private clothes] on motorbikes all over the place

molotov cocktails have come out

reports say that the Uni Tehran's dorms has been stormed by the paramilitary forces again tonight

STOP all the attacks on Iran goverment websites. Hurting Iran's internet connection. RT very important

good night. viva freedom. viva truth. Hope a better coverage by media. That's our only support.

I'm so tired and going to get some rest while I know there r people & students in streets fighting for justice.

we are all tired - no sleep for 3 days - one of us is injured from baton - waiting for doctor

Shiraz Univ closed. Students are asked to leave the dorm.

still hearing news about more deaths during last nights raid to dormitories and todays shootings.

more than 100 students missing from Tehran Uni dorms - reports of several dead from last night

Activists call for help to catalog faces of plain-cloths militia4 later IDing.,thy r d ones who r shooting at ppl, u can help

CONFIRMED Basiji central building put on fire today by ppl

BBC & CNN, PLEASE publish information on nationwide strike planned for tomorrow Tuesday throughout all of Iran

Tomorrow rally at ValiAsr Sq. 5:00PM

State TV announced that they will "recount" voted again since tomorrow

Ahmadinejad called us Dust, we showed him a sandstorm.

Protesters writing "only Mousavi" on Freedon sqr. tower, Iran's most prominent landmark

U beat (us),U kill,U cut, what DO u do with d unpreventable growth of new blooms" a Persian song*

ppl chanting "Police, police, support us"

also 6 students who were beaten last night in the dorm died today. they were from my university. we wore black today :((

NOTE to HACKERS - attack www.farhang.gov.ir - pls try to hack all iran gov wesites. very difficult for us.

confirmed - ahmadinejad website hacked off net.

Intelligence calling homes and play recording saying "u participated in today's march, don't repeat"

Reports of gunfire in Tehran's Saadatabad district

Tarasht dormitory is seiged by basij

Non stop sound of shooting heard in Tehran

after hearing about killing a person by Basij people from Ikbatan(a part of Tehran) came out & started another demonstration

People are shouting "This Blood in my veins will stop the coup"

Sources in #Tehran say candidate Mehdi Karrubi will speak in 2 hours. He's protesting results w/#Mousavi.

Hearing Allaho Akbar and Down with dictator from all the roofs

ppl get together in front of our apartment it seems ppl ready for demonstration again in tonight

we are going offline to get a phone free for calling out. we are also moving location - too long here - is dangerous.

we are hearing that large numbers gathering in Tajreesh sq, north tehran, now. rumour that there will be another speech

tonight Kamenei will fight hard - he knows he is close to finish.

3 ppl from our group still not returned from march. no mobile contact. last phone contact 2 hours ago.

we have decided not to go out now and wait to see if situation calm down.

streets very dangerous now. groups of militia on motorbikes searching for protesters.

we estimate marchers today were 1 million ++. confirmed at least one dead in azadi sq - first hand.

confirmed - it was unprovoked attack by Baseej. People running to hide everywhere in streets around Azadi.

People are running in streets outside. There is panic in streets. people going ino houses to hide.

Baseej shooting in Azadi sq - army standing by and watching for now.

Dr. Jebhe Dar Maralani, the president of Tehran University’s College of Electronics resigned in protest to last night’s killing of five students.

From Ahvaz: Around Ahavaz bridge the sounds of gunshots can be heard. People have gathered in Naderi street. Cell phones have been disconnected in this city.

Satellite TV is jammed... Internet is slow... Cell phone service coming and going... the night is coming in... this makes one worried

People in Rasht being hunted by police forces, reportedly with teargas. Those in their houses shelter the ones running.

We have heard what sounds like gunshots in distance. still have people on streets we have not heard from.

As it gets dark Basij expected target University dorms again

AT LEAST ONE DEAD AFTER PRO-GOVERNMENT MILITIA OPEN FIRE AT OPPOSITION SUPPORTERS IN TEHRAN. Pls RT!

People are getting killed in Azadi Sq.

Demo spread from Azadi sq, to streets and hwys around it. Cars honking horns, smaller groups marching. False hopes?

Dispersed fights in Tehran; sound of shooting heard

Tho today's protest is illegal, police not moving in. Possibly too big to handle, or images of attax beg. to embarrass ldrs

Just returned from Mousavi demonstration. Huge, easily 100s of thousands. Mood is peaceful, even happy.

unconfirmed as yet - mousavi newspaper offices raided.

Students are being surrounded in Shiraz Uni civil police (Basij) is in fight with people.

There are too many people just watching. Watching argument between forces and youth. What are they thinking about?

I hear that NPR is claiming that it is false news that Mousavi is in crowd now. IT'S NOT! Tell them pp, we have pics!

Mousavi now; "these masses were not brought by bus or by threat. they were not brought for potatoes. they came themselves"

@BabakMehrabani is saying that he was beaten by a baton and his right hand is numb. He is twitting with the left hand.

They blocked all the streets ends to university!

Tens of thousands of protestors are chanting "No fear, No fear, we are with each other".

In Shiraz there r around 300 "Basiji" in Sinama Sadi cross. They r being fully armed with shields & batons.

Other cities also having their own parades but with MORE oppression; Mashhad, Babol, Tabriz, ...

Rumors: fake unsuccessful Ahmadinejad's assassination is planned for tomorrow. Please inform everybody.

it's worth taking the risk, we're going. I won't be able to update until I'm back. again thanks for your kind support and wish us luck

Grand Ayatollah Saanei accompanies today's anti Ahmadinejad rally

People were holding signs saying: We are not sheep.

Hundreds of thousands of people are demonstrating from Engelab to Azadi. The number of people is constantly increasing as more people join to protest against the coup d’état.

LINK: http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/06/livetweeting-the-revolution.html