June 2002
Calendar Day, June 29: Supreme Court and the Death Penalty - 2002-06-29
On June 29, 2002, the Supreme Court of Iran declared that the death penalty is in contradiction with the Eighth Amendment of the Iranian Constitution.…
American Aid to Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2002-06-28
The U.S. has provided $300,000 in aid to Iran for earthquake victims, including water purification systems and blankets. This aid was delivered through the UN…
Iran and the Middle East - June 28, 2002
The article features an interview with Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara discussing a recent speech by the U.S. President advocating for a change in Palestinian leadership. This…
Under the Microscope: Reactions to President Bush's Speech - 2002-06-27
President Bush's speech on June 27, 2002, sparked discussions regarding Iran's nuclear collaboration with Russia and highlighted internal conflicts among Iranian judicial authorities. This is…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Ahmad Misbah, Founder of the Iranian Professionals Association in Orange County, California - 2002-06-27
Dr. Ahmad Misbah discusses the role of the Iranian Professionals Association in supporting the Iranian community in Orange County, California through various professional and cultural…
Human Rights Watch Condemns Guardian Council's Rejection of Anti-Torture Bill
Human Rights Watch condemned the Guardian Council's rejection of an anti-torture bill in Iran, stating it undermines both Iranian and international law prohibiting torture. The…
Under the Microscope: Recent Wave of Attacks by Pressure Groups - 2002-06-26
The article discusses the recent political turmoil in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the sidelining of Yasser Arafat and the implications for Palestinian leadership.…
Knowledge and Society: Resurgence of Certain Diseases Due to Bacterial and Microbial Resistance
The article discusses the resurgence of diseases like tuberculosis due to antibiotic resistance, prompting doctors to limit antibiotic prescriptions for children. A 19-year-old Iranian student…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Mohammad Heydari - 2002-06-24
The article features an interview with Mohammad Heydari, who has lived in Iran since infancy and recently returned after a period abroad. His experiences and…
Flood of Aid Proposals for Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2002-06-24
A significant earthquake in northwestern Iran has led to a humanitarian crisis, with over 220 confirmed deaths and widespread destruction. Global leaders, including President Bush…
Earthquake Survivors Threw Stones at Government Envoy
Survivors of a devastating earthquake in Iran expressed their anger by throwing stones at a government envoy, criticizing the delayed rescue efforts. The earthquake caused…
Under the Microscope: Division and Turmoil in Iran's Judiciary - 2002-06-24
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses various political issues in Iran, including the recent violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, contradictions in Rafsanjani's statements about the U.S.,…
Increase in Marriage Age in Iran - 2002-06-24
Iran has raised the minimum marriage age to 13 for girls and 15 for boys, up from 9 and 14 respectively. The bill was initially…
Messages of Sympathy and Offers of Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2002-06-24
A devastating earthquake in Bouin Zahra, Iran, has resulted in 220 deaths and over a thousand injuries, with thousands left homeless. International offers of assistance…
Interview with Dr. Hossein Lajevardi: Europe and the Immigration Issue - 2002-06-23
The article discusses a two-day summit of EU leaders focusing on immigration and asylum issues. Dr. Hossein Lajevardi, head of the Iranian Researchers Association, responds…
New Report on Earthquake in Qazvin - 2002-06-23
A strong earthquake in Qazvin, Iran, has resulted in at least 220 deaths and widespread destruction, particularly in the Bouin Zahra region. The Iranian government…
Los Angeles Report: Thirteenth International Conference of the Foundation for Women's Research in Iran - 2002-06-22
The Thirteenth International Conference of the Foundation for Women's Research in Iran took place in Denver, Colorado, honoring poet Zahra Isfahani. The event featured discussions…
Senior UN Official Calls for Expansion of International Force's Role in Afghanistan - 2002-06-22
A senior UN official has called for an expansion of the international security force's role in Afghanistan to ensure security beyond the capital. This comes…
Earthquake in Iran and Death of at Least 500 People - 2002-06-22
A major earthquake in Iran has resulted in at least 500 deaths and over 1100 injuries, primarily affecting the Bouin Zahra region in Qazvin province.…
Iran Denies Involvement in the Escape of Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-06-22
Iran has rejected U.S. accusations of facilitating the escape of Al-Qaeda members from Afghanistan. Hamid Reza Asefi, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, asserted that all…
Letter from a U.S. Congressman to European Union Ambassadors - 2002-06-21
A U.S. Congressman has sent a letter to EU ambassadors expressing opposition to the strengthening of ties with Iran. This reflects ongoing tensions between the…
Under the Microscope: Acceptance of Bill Clinton's Proposal by Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-21
The article discusses Yasser Arafat's acceptance of Bill Clinton's proposal in 2002, focusing on the return of refugees and Arafat's satisfaction with the proposal. It…
Demonstration of Mojahedin Supporters in Denmark - 2002-06-21
Thousands of Iranians demonstrated in Copenhagen against the EU's designation of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization as a terrorist group. The protest coincided with an EU…
Under the Microscope: Statement by Hanan Ashrawi and 54 Palestinian Intellectuals and Leaders - June 20, 2002
The article discusses a program where Dr. Nouri Zadeh addresses various topics including a statement by Hanan Ashrawi and 54 Palestinian leaders condemning suicide bombings…
Senior Citizens Organization in Rockville - 2002-06-20
An organization for Iranian senior citizens has been established in Rockville, Maryland, thanks to the efforts of Mehri Bazargan and her associates. This initiative aims…
Interview with Ali Sarshar: June 19 - 2002-06-19
The article features an interview with Ali Sarshar discussing various topics related to football, including the role of host governments in Asia, the importance of…
Mahdi Karroubi Arrives in Minsk, Capital of Belarus
Mahdi Karroubi, the Iranian Speaker of Parliament, has arrived in Minsk for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral cooperation with Belarus. His meetings will include…
Iran's Parliament Meeting Behind Closed Doors - June 19, 2002
The Iranian Parliament held a closed-door meeting on June 19, 2002, which Dr. Siamak Shojaei claims highlights the seriousness of the nation's economic crisis. This…
The European Union Takes Steps to Strengthen the Economy of the Islamic Republic
The European Union is moving to strengthen economic ties with Iran, while the U.S. insists that such efforts must be linked to changes in Iran's…
German Chargé d'Affaires Summoned to Foreign Ministry
Iran has summoned the German Chargé d'Affaires to protest Germany's strict security measures against Iranian citizens, threatening reciprocal actions against Germans. This incident highlights the…
Report Shahid: New Decisions by the European Union Regarding Continued Relations with Iran - 2002-06-18
The foreign ministers of the European Union convened in Luxembourg to deliberate on their approach to relations with Iran, aiming to reach a consensus. This…
Norway Grants Asylum to Two Iranian Hijackers - 2002-06-18
Norway has granted asylum to two Iranian hijackers from a 1993 incident involving a Russian passenger plane. They were initially rejected by Norway but later…
Under the Microscope: The Impact of the June 18, 2002 Suicide Bombing on Bush's Efforts to Establish an Independent Palestinian State - 2002-06-18
The article discusses the implications of a suicide bombing on U.S. President Bush's initiatives for a Palestinian state. Alireza Noorizadeh addresses how such violence hampers…
Turkish President Arrives in Tabriz
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer visited Tabriz for discussions with local officials and to strengthen Iran-Turkey relations. He met with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami in…
Under the Microscope: Statements of the First Deputy of the Judiciary - 2002-06-18
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses U.S. support for plans to remove Saddam Hussein, raising concerns about the lack of alternatives to the Ba'ath regime. President Sezer's…
Necdet Sezer in Iran - 2002-06-17
Turkish President Necdet Sezer is visiting Iran to enhance bilateral relations and discuss regional issues with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. This visit signifies a potential…
Spread of AIDS in Kerman Province - 2002-06-16
The spread of AIDS in Kerman Province has been reported, with 186 confirmed cases and an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 infections. Most affected individuals are…
Hamid Karzai stated that he will govern Afghanistan democratically - 2002-06-15
Hamid Karzai has been elected as the head of Afghanistan's interim government, promising to govern democratically and prioritize support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism.…
President of Belarus and Iranian Minister of Culture Meet
The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, met with Iranian Culture Minister Ahmad Masjed Jamei to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. This meeting highlights Belarus's intent to…
US Envoy to Afghanistan Accuses Iran of Aiding Al-Qaeda Terrorists - 2002-06-15
The US envoy to Afghanistan has accused Iran of facilitating the escape of Al-Qaeda and Taliban members. Zalmay Khalilzad's comments come despite Iran's stated support…
A Voice to Be Heard: Iranian Doctors in the Advanced and Industrial World - 2002-06-14
The article discusses the presence and contributions of Iranian doctors in Western countries, highlighting their impact in advanced and industrial societies. This matters as it…
Under the Microscope: Khatami's Letter to the Conference of Religions - 2002-06-14
The article discusses Khatami's letter to a religious conference and highlights significant political events, including the Belgian Foreign Minister's visit to Iran, the rise in…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dariush Homayoun - 2002-06-14
Dariush Homayoun, a former Iranian official, engaged with the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles to discuss the political landscape of Iran. This conversation highlights the…
Under the Microscope: The Impact of the Loya Jirga on Regional Security - 2002-06-14
Ali Reza Nourizadeh analyzes the Loya Jirga's role in enhancing regional security and fostering unity among Afghan factions. He asserts that positive intentions in Afghanistan…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Veto of Torture Prohibition Bill
Human Rights Watch has criticized the Iranian Guardian Council for vetoing a bill that would prohibit the use of torture during interrogations. This veto contradicts…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with the Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan - 2002-06-13
The Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mohammad Ibrahim Taherian, discusses Iran-Afghanistan relations in an interview with Voice of America. This dialogue highlights the diplomatic engagement between…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Zalmay Khalilzad - 2002-06-13
Zalmay Khalilzad, an advisor to President Bush, discusses U.S. influence on Afghan leadership and comments on a suicide bombing in Pakistan and Iranian issues. This…
Mahdi Karroubi Re-elected as Speaker of Parliament for Another Year - 2002-06-12
Mahdi Karroubi has been re-elected as Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for another year, with Behzad Nabavi elected as Deputy Speaker. This election reflects the…
Under the Microscope: Progress of the Loya Jirga - 2002-06-12
The Loya Jirga session has commenced successfully with broad cooperation despite initial skepticism. The German Foreign Minister's comments on human rights and terrorism concerning Iran…
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Meets Iran's Special Envoy
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister met with Iran's special envoy to discuss the division of oil resources in the Caspian Sea. The negotiations are crucial due to…
Under the Microscope: Rejection of the Torture Prohibition Law Proposal by the Guardian Council - 2002-06-10
The Guardian Council has rejected a proposal to prohibit torture in Iran, amidst ongoing tensions regarding U.S. negotiations and the formation of an emergency Loya…
Report Shahid: Interview with Dr. Ghaem Shoaleh Masoudi - 2002-06-10
Dr. Ghaem Shoaleh Masoudi, a prominent academic and former parliamentarian, provides insights into the reform movement in Iran. His perspectives are crucial for understanding the…
Guardian Council Once Again Rejects Parliament's Bill to Ban Torture
The Guardian Council has rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at banning torture, citing contradictions with Islamic law and lack of clear definitions. This is the…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Peter Farnsworth - 2002-06-08
Peter Farnsworth, a former U.S. State Department official, spoke at the US-Iran Council conference in Los Angeles about issues concerning the United States and Iran.…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Addiction and Drug Trafficking in Iran - June 7, 2002
A Swiss newspaper reports on the alarming statistics of drug addiction in Iran, citing a UN report that estimates the number of addicts to be…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…
Asia Security Conference - 2002-06-06
The Asia Security Conference held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featured discussions on the nuclear risks between India and Pakistan and included a warning from Israel directed…
Under the Microscope: The Last Day of the Intifada Conference in Tehran and the Results of the Latest Hamas Bombing - 2002-06-06
The program discusses the final day of the Intifada Conference in Tehran, featuring insights from Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh on recent Middle Eastern developments, including…
U.S. State Department Report on Iran - 2002-06-06
The U.S. State Department's annual report highlights Iran's failure to combat human trafficking, identifying it as a source and transit country for trafficking victims, particularly…
Under the Microscope: Explosion in Northern Israel and the Prospects for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-06-05
An explosion in northern Israel is believed to have been aimed at derailing CIA Director George Tenet's peace mission. Alireza Noorizadeh highlights the Islamic Republic's…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Hoshang Amir Ahmadi, June 5, 2002
The article features an interview with Dr. Hoshang Amir Ahmadi, who discusses the challenges and achievements of Iranians in the U.S. and the Iran-U.S. relationship.…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei on Unemployment in Iran - 2002-06-05
Ali Younesi, Iran's Minister of Information, has labeled chronic unemployment a national threat. Economist Dr. Siamak Shojaei analyzes the underlying causes of rising unemployment in…
Intifada Conference Concludes in Tehran - 2002-06-04
The Intifada conference in Tehran ended with participants condemning U.S. policies and holding it responsible for Israeli aggression against Palestinians. Key figures included Iranian leaders…
Iran-U.S. Relations from the Perspective of a Former Iranian Diplomat - 2002-06-03
Asad Homayoun discusses the lack of political relations between Iran and the U.S., highlighting historical and diplomatic factors. This analysis is significant as it sheds…
Organization of Iranians in the United States - 2002-06-03
An Iranian individual in the Washington area discusses the establishment of a lobbying group aimed at representing Iranian interests in the U.S. This initiative is…
Under the Microscope: The Intifada Conference in Tehran - 2002-06-03
The article discusses the recent Intifada conference held in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing efforts by Iranian authorities, led by Ayatollah Khamenei, to connect Iran's fate…
Conviction of Some Defendants in Khobar Towers Bombing
Saudi Arabia has convicted some suspects in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing that killed 19 American servicemen. U.S. officials are pressing for further accountability, but…
Witness Report: Confessions of the Wives of Terrorists Expelled from Iran - 2002-06-01
The Iranian government expelled over 100 individuals following U.S. President Bush's designation of Iran as part of the 'Axis of Evil.' Among those expelled was…