February 2004
Kayhan: Hashemi Rafsanjani Has No Opposition to Dialogue with America
Former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani expressed his openness to dialogue with the U.S., contrasting with the views of Iran's Supreme Leader. This statement highlights ongoing…
Rise of Religious Conservatives in Iran to Control Parliament
Iran's religious conservatives appear poised to gain control of the parliament following controversial elections, potentially signaling the end of the reformist movement. Voter turnout was…
Political Activists Told VOA Persian That Many Polling Stations in Major Cities Were Almost Empty - 2004-02-20
Voting for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is ongoing in Iran amid widespread disqualification of reformist candidates, leading to calls for a boycott. Despite reports of…
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over Iran's Parliamentary Elections - 2004-02-19
The U.S. has raised concerns about the upcoming Iranian parliamentary elections, fearing they will not reflect the people's will due to disqualifications of reformist candidates.…
Under the Microscope: The Letter of Protesting Representatives to Khamenei - 2004-02-18
The article discusses a letter from protesting representatives of the Iranian parliament to Ayatollah Khamenei, addressing significant political concerns. Additionally, it touches on a major…
The Hidden Secret, Fereydoun Hoveyda, Translated by Amir Azar - 2004-02-17
The article questions how a corrupt group of clerics has maintained control over Iran for 25 years post-Khomeini, despite numerous crises. It suggests that external…
Letter from Dozens of Reformist Members of Iran's Parliament to the Supreme Leader
Dozens of reformist parliament members criticized the exclusion of reformist candidates from upcoming elections in a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader. They accuse the Guardian…
Under the Microscope: Discovery of the Islamic Republic's Uranium Enrichment Device Blueprints - 2004-02-13
Dr. Alireza Nouri Zadeh discusses the recent discovery of blueprints for uranium enrichment devices linked to the Islamic Republic, alongside Mr. Khamenei's statements during Friday…
Ayatollah Khamenei Calls on People to Participate Vigorously in Elections
Ayatollah Khamenei has called for strong public participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections, while reformists have announced a boycott due to perceived unfairness. The situation…
Khamenei: Both Sides Should Set Aside Their Differences
Ayatollah Khamenei urged both conservatives and reformists to put aside their differences ahead of the March 1 parliamentary elections, emphasizing the elections' vital importance. Despite…
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Says His Government Will Hold Parliamentary Elections on Schedule
The Iranian President announced that parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled despite significant protests from reformist leaders over the disqualification of many candidates. Khatami and…
It Seems Iran Has Overcome the Election Crisis - 2004-02-06
Iran appears to have resolved its election crisis following a meeting between President Khatami and Supreme Leader Khamenei. This development is significant as it suggests…
Khamenei: Parliamentary Elections Will Not Be Delayed - 2004-02-05
Ayatollah Khamenei confirmed that the parliamentary elections in Iran will proceed as scheduled, despite calls for a review of disqualified reformist candidates. This decision comes…
Most Disqualified Candidates Still Prohibited from Participating in Elections
Most disqualified candidates in Iran remain barred from elections despite a directive from the Supreme Leader for review. The Guardian Council reinstated only a small…
Parliament Elections Will Be Held as Scheduled
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei affirmed that parliamentary elections will proceed as planned despite protests over candidate disqualifications. Government spokesman Abdollah Ramazanzadeh noted that Khamenei agreed to…
Letters from the People: Your Strike May Not Be Wrong, But It's Too Late
A citizen expresses frustration with Iranian representatives regarding their recent strike, arguing that it is too late to make a difference and questioning their commitment…
117 Members of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Parliament Resign
117 members of Iran's Parliament resigned in protest against the disqualification of reformist candidates, escalating the electoral crisis ahead of next month's elections. The resignations…