Why has YAHOO Stopped Serving the Iranian People?

Question

Recently YAHOO removed Persia (Iran) from the country lists of their webmail services as part of stronger US sanctions against that country. Is this any way to win over Persian people's hearts and minds?

Since the spread of Internet in Persia (Iran), undoubtedly YAHOO has been one of the most favorite websites for the youth to create an email account and chat services.

E-mail accounts in YAHOO quickly became a serious way for young Persian people to maintain contact with the outside world for freely exchanging ideas with those outside in a country where the media is under government control and the country is increasingly being isolated in many aspects because of the political problems between the government and the west.

After a long time of pro-democracy movements by the young generation and students in Persia (Iran), recently many politicians, especially in the United States have pointed out that "people" of Iran are separated from their "government."...

Answer 1

because the israeli lobby

Answer 2

yahoo and the us government are bad and iran is good, huh?  that sure is convenient.

Answer 3

I think it is ridiculous.. I have met Iranians that emigrated to the U.S. and they are kind and open people willing to talk to you and answer your questions truthfully.

I think it should be realized that the government does not represent the people of Iran as much as Bush does not represent the majority of the U.S.  Harsh accusations of Bush should not be projected onto the American population as much as harsh criticisms of the Iranian president should not be placed on Iranians.

I think (and hope) that the 2009 Iranian elections will bring some change before the U.S. or Iran does something stupid.

Answer 4

Do you blame them?!

Answer 5

Now where will they turn for their climate change propaganda?

Answer 6

I would really like to know a lot more about this and hear Yahoo's response as well before I sign anything. Where can I get details?

Answer 7

It's a common tactic for a target country before it's attacked.