April 2003
Report: Dominique de Villepin's Trip to the Middle East - 2003-04-23
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin is visiting the Middle East to meet with leaders in Turkey, Iran, and Jordan. His meetings in Tehran will…
Under the Microscope: Have Iraqi Shiites Learned from Iran's Experience?
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses whether Iraqi Shiites will learn from Iran's political experiences as they navigate their own governance choices. He also touches on…
Under the Microscope: Khatami's Optimism Despite the Guardian Council's Performance - 2003-04-21
Former President Khatami expresses hope for the passage of two important legislative proposals despite concerns about the Guardian Council's actions. The proposals aim to reform…
Under the Microscope: The Return of Iraqi Leaders to Iraq, Mr. Khatami's Statements Rejecting Mr. Hashemi Rafsanjani's Views - 2003-04-17
Several Iraqi leaders opposed to Saddam Hussein have returned to Iraq, aiming to restore normalcy in the country. Meanwhile, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has publicly…
Mohammad Khatami: There Are No Winners in the Iraq War - 2003-04-12
Mohammad Khatami, the Iranian President, declared that both Saddam Hussein and the U.S.-led coalition lost the Iraq war. He criticized the military occupation and called…
New Bill to Strengthen President Khatami - 2003-04-08
Iran's parliament has passed a bill to give President Khatami more authority against hardline opponents, allowing him to dismiss judicial officials for constitutional violations. However,…
Guardian Council Rejects Important Reform Bill from Islamic Consultative Assembly
The Guardian Council in Iran has rejected a significant reform bill aimed at limiting its power over candidate disqualifications, marking a setback for President Khatami.…