Ayatollah Khamenei on Instagram
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 by Blogger Bontang
Ayatollah Khamenei on Instagram - Ayatollah Khamenei was not only exist in the social media Twitter. Spiritual leader of Iran has also begun to explore the world of photography to create an account in Instagram.
Al-Arabiya reported, Saturday, August 4, 2012, Khamenei has gained over 800 followers on account Instagramnya, khamanei_ir, which is estimated to be made two weeks ago. In the photo sharing application, Khamenei has uploaded five pictures and use a variety of filters available.
But do not expect to see Khamenei with a casual look at Instagram. Five photographs in his account showing Iranian spiritual guide since 1989 in various formal occasions. Including when he became a priest in prayer and preaching.
In one photo, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is seen standing behind the middle Khamenei spoke. Can not be ascertained whether it was true that Khamenei made the account or not.
The Iranian government had been restricting the use of social media in his country. Three years ago, Iran blocked the internet after a public network using social media to coordinate demonstrations. Activists also used social media to spread the forces of violence against pro-democracy protestors told foreign media.