February 2003
Under the Microscope: Increase in Repression Parallel to UN Human Rights Delegation Visit
The article discusses the increasing repression of Iranian activists coinciding with the nearing end of a UN human rights delegation's visit to Iran. Notably, Dr.…
Death Toll from Plane Crash in Southeastern Iran Lower than Initially Reported
A plane crash in southeastern Iran resulted in 276 fatalities, lower than the initially reported 302. All passengers were members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Iranian Military Transport Plane Crash in the South of the Country - 2003-02-20
An Iranian military transport plane crashed in the south of the country, killing all 302 passengers, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The…
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara Arrested by Plainclothes Agents - 2003-02-19
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, a reformist journalist critical of Iran's ruling clerics, was arrested by plainclothes agents in Tehran. His arrest coincides with a UN inspection…
Under the Microscope: The Role of Youth in the Future of the Islamic Republic - 2003-02-17
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of youth in shaping the future of the Islamic Republic during a speech marking significant anniversaries. This raises questions…
Interview with Mohammad Ali Jadari Foroughi on the Overturning of Hashim Aghajari's Death Sentence - 2003-02-15
The Iranian Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Hashim Aghajari, a university professor accused of insulting Islam, following significant public protests. Legal expert…
Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie Cannot Be Revoked and Remains in Effect
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reaffirmed the fatwa against Salman Rushdie, stating it remains in effect and must be enforced by Muslims worldwide. This statement comes…
Under the Microscope: Anniversary of the Revolution and Establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran - 2003-02-11
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh addresses objections from the People's Mujahedin Organization regarding his previous statements, discusses the poetry and goals of the Iranian Revolution, and…
Bush Administration Officials Held Rare Private Meeting with Iranian Representatives in Europe Last Month - 2003-02-08
Last month, Bush administration officials met privately with Iranian representatives in Europe to discuss Iraq and seek assurances from Iran regarding humanitarian aid and non-intervention…
Abdi and Ghazian Sentenced for Selling Information to Foreigners
Abbas Abdi and Hossein Ghazian were sentenced to prison for selling survey data indicating that 74% of Iranians favor resuming talks with the U.S. Their…
Hope for Democracy in Iran?
In a State of the Union address, President Bush praised Iranian reformers, yet the struggle for democracy in Iran faces significant challenges, including government crackdowns…