January 2003
18 Bus Passengers Killed in Mine Explosion in Afghanistan
A mine explosion in Afghanistan killed 18 bus passengers and injured two others. Police suspect Al-Qaeda affiliates were responsible, targeting Afghan security forces nearby. This…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana on the Closure of Hayat-e No Newspaper - 2003-01-16
The article discusses the closure of the Hayat-e No newspaper and the Bahar publication, featuring an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana, a prominent academic. This…
Under the Microscope: Ongoing Crisis-Making by the Hardline Faction Regarding the Publication of a Cartoon - 2003-01-15
The article discusses the hardline faction's ongoing efforts to create crises surrounding the publication of a cartoon, which has led to the suspension of two…
Iranian Clerics Call for Strike in Protest Against 'Hayat-e No' Newspaper
Iranian clerics are protesting the publication of a cartoon in 'Hayat-e No' newspaper, which they claim insults Ayatollah Khomeini. The newspaper has apologized and will…
Haadi Khamenei's Explanations in Parliament Regarding the Offensive Cartoon - 2003-01-12
Haadi Khamenei defended a controversial cartoon in parliament, claiming it was not meant to insult Ayatollah Khomeini. The incident has led to the suspension of…
Newspaper Shut Down Over 65-Year-Old Cartoon
The Iranian newspaper Hayat-e No was shut down due to the publication of a 65-year-old cartoon deemed insulting to Ayatollah Khomeini by hardline clerics. The…
Interview with Mr. Saeed Rezvani Faqih about the Nationwide Referendum in Iranian Universities - Parts 1 and 2 - 2003-01-11
Mr. Saeed Rezvani Faqih discusses the ongoing efforts and objectives for organizing a nationwide referendum in Iranian universities during an interview with Behrooz Abassi. This…