December 2003
Under the Microscope: Iran's Reaction to the U.S. Secretary of State's Remarks on Aid to Earthquake Victims - 2003-12-31
The program discusses Iran's officials' reactions to the U.S. Secretary of State's positive remarks about Iran accepting aid for earthquake victims. It also touches on…
Under the Microscope: The Bam Earthquake - Actions of the Libyan Leader Regarding Nuclear Programs - 2003-12-29
The article discusses the Iranian response to the Bam earthquake and the visits of key Iranian leaders, Khamenei and Khatami, to the affected area, alongside…
Visit of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mohammad Khatami to the Earthquake-Stricken Areas of Bam - 2003-12-29
A devastating earthquake in Bam, Iran, has resulted in the death of twenty-five thousand people, with ongoing searches for survivors. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President…
Mohammad Khatami Criticizes France's Proposal to Ban Hijabs in Public Schools - 2003-12-23
Mohammad Khatami has criticized France's proposal to ban hijabs in public schools, asserting it infringes on religious freedoms. The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt also condemned…
Central Council Member of the Participation Front: Why Should We Vote in a System That Claims Its Legitimacy Does Not Come from the People?
Hosseini Mojahid from the Participation Front criticized the legitimacy of the Iranian political system, questioning why citizens should vote when their votes are deemed unimportant.…
Iran's Representative to Sign Additional Protocol Tomorrow - 2003-12-17
Iran's representative is set to sign the Additional Protocol to the NPT treaty tomorrow, as confirmed by Reza Aghazadeh and President Mohammad Khatami. The signing…
Under the Microscope: Request for Additional Budget for the Guardian Council - 2003-12-16
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the importance of electoral participation for democracy as emphasized by Mohammad Reza Khatami, highlights a request for additional funding for…
Concerns of the Participation Party of Iran Over Candidate Disqualifications - 2003-12-13
The leader of Iran's main reformist party, Mohammad Reza Khatami, has urged election officials to approve their candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections. He warned…
President Khatami Says His Country Has Never Attempted to Produce Nuclear Weapons - 2003-12-11
President Khatami of Iran asserts that the country has never sought to develop nuclear weapons, citing Islamic prohibitions against indiscriminate killing. He challenges U.S. claims…
Meeting between Mohammad Khatami and Hosni Mubarak in Geneva - 2003-12-10
Mohammad Khatami of Iran met with Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in Geneva, marking the first presidential meeting between the two nations since 1979. They attended…
According to a survey by the Women of Iran website: 66% of Iranians will not participate in the parliamentary elections
A recent survey shows that 66% of Iranians do not plan to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This survey contrasts with claims from political…
Under the Microscope: Mohammad Reza Khatami's Remarks on the Corruption of the Totalitarian Faction - 2003-12-02
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses key issues raised by Mohammad Reza Khatami regarding political corruption and the reintroduction of candidates to the Guardian Council. The…