by Nicholas Kralev (source: Washington Times)
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Obama administration has waived some Iran sanctions so that ordinary Iranians can download U.S.-made software used in social media and networking Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, that help disseminate information bypassing government censorship.
The administration’s unusual move coincided with its opposition to economic sanctions approved by the House of Representatives this week, which would end access to U.S. markets for foreign companies that sell gasoline and other refined petroleum products to Iran.