July 2004
Under the Microscope: Dialogue Between Iranian Officials and European Countries Regarding Iran's Nuclear Case - 2004-07-30
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the discussions between Iranian officials and European nations concerning Iran's nuclear program and critiques the outcomes of the Turkish Prime…
Interview with Elaheh Saran, Wife of Amir Saran - 2004-07-30
Elaheh Saran discusses her husband Amir Saran, a political activist imprisoned by the Iranian regime. He was sentenced to 8 years without legal representation, highlighting…
Ibrahim Biparva's Interview with Dr. Giv Mirfenderski Regarding Caspian Sea Issues - 2004-07-29
Ibrahim Biparva interviews Dr. Giv Mirfenderski about the recent talks between the Iranian regime and a Russian company regarding deuterium purchases and a conference on…
Interview with Morteza Anvari on the Nuclear Activities of the Islamic Republic - 2004-07-28
The London Times reported European concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Dr. Morteza Anvari argues that a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would be detrimental…
Report Shahid: Interview with Hooshang Nahavandi about the Personality of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - 2004-07-25
On the anniversary of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's death, Dr. Hooshang Nahavandi reflects on Pahlavi's character and mentions secret meetings between current religious officials and the…
A Cuban Dissident Released from Prison After One Year - 2004-07-23
Marta Beatriz Roque, a Cuban dissident, was released from prison after serving over a year for charges of treason and subversion. She was the only…
New Poll in America: The U.S. Should Not Have Gone to Iraq - 2004-07-17
A recent poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe the U.S. should not have invaded Iraq, with 51% opposing the war and 62% deeming…
Under the Microscope: Corruption in Iran and Statements by the Minister of Information of the Islamic Republic - 2004-07-16
The article discusses the issue of corruption in Iran, focusing on illegal ports and smuggling, alongside comments from the Minister of Information. It also touches…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Gholamreza Mohajerinejad about the Student Movement - 2004-07-13
Gholamreza Mohajerinejad, a former participant in the July 9th student movement in Iran, now lives in the U.S. and recently spoke about the state of…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State's Visit to New Delhi - 2004-07-13
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, is in New Delhi to meet with India's new Prime Minister and cabinet members to discuss bilateral…
Hamid Karzai Identifies Private Militias as a Greater Threat than the Taliban
Hamid Karzai has declared that private militias pose a more significant threat to Afghanistan than the Taliban, highlighting the need for disarmament efforts. With upcoming…
Over 200 Muslim Militants in Thailand Respond to Government Amnesty Proposal
Over 200 Muslim militants in southern Thailand have surrendered in response to a government amnesty offer. The ongoing violence, which has resulted in over 200…
Shaquille O'Neal's Agent: Shaquille Will Be Happy to Move to Miami Team - 2004-07-12
Shaquille O'Neal's agent announced that O'Neal is likely to transfer to the Miami Heat, indicating his happiness with the move. The Los Angeles Lakers have…
New President of Serbia Promises to Work Towards EU Membership
Boris Tadic has been inaugurated as the new President of Serbia and has committed to pursuing EU membership and cooperating with the war crimes tribunal.…
Washington Newspapers on July 10, 2004
On July 10, 2004, Washington newspapers reported that a commission found the intelligence leading to the Iraq war invalid, with the U.S. intelligence agency facing…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Khansari - 2004-07-11
A special correspondent from Voice of America interviewed Dr. Mehrdad Khansari about the Iranian people's efforts to hold a referendum. Khansari, affiliated with the Constitutionalists…
Some Military Records of President Bush Have Been Lost
The Pentagon has reported that some military records of President Bush from his service in the Texas Air National Guard have been accidentally lost. This…
Under the Microscope: Continued Repression by the Regime Ahead of the Anniversary of July 18 - 2004-07-07
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the regime's ongoing repression as the anniversary of July 18 approaches, while also addressing the dismissal of Iranian and Syrian…
New York Times Report on Lack of Information Provided to Bush Administration - 2004-07-06
The New York Times reported that relatives of Iraqi nuclear scientists informed the CIA that Saddam Hussein had ceased efforts to develop nuclear weapons, but…
Under the Microscope: Continued Repression by the Regime on the Eve of the 18th of Tir Anniversary
Dr. Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the Iranian regime's continued repression ahead of the 18th of Tir anniversary and critiques the statements made by Iranian and Syrian…
End of Mission for Twenty Thousand American Soldiers After 15 Months in Iraq - 2004-07-04
Twenty thousand American soldiers have completed their 15-month mission in Iraq and are returning home. They were part of the 1st Armored Division and the…
Exchange of British Prisoners for Saudi Detainees
The U.S. agreed to exchange five Saudi detainees from Guantanamo for five British citizens held in Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges. This deal was contingent…
Terrorism Suspects Will Not Be Transferred from Guantanamo to the United States - 2004-07-02
The U.S. Defense Department has confirmed that terrorism suspects will not be transferred from Guantanamo to the U.S., dismissing recent speculation. John Sullivan stated that…