November 2003
Foreign Tourists' Fear of Driving Conditions and Roads in Iran - 2003-11-29
Foreign tourists express fear regarding the dangerous driving conditions and poor state of roads in Iran, despite appreciating the hospitality of the locals. This issue…
Europe and the U.S. Agree Not to Refer Iran's Case to the Security Council - 2003-11-25
The U.S. and European nations have agreed not to refer Iran's nuclear case to the UN Security Council, following a compromise on a draft resolution…
Has the Green Card Lottery Website Been Shut Down by the Iranian Government?
The Voice of America reports that the Iranian government may have blocked access to the Green Card Lottery website. This has raised concerns among users…
UN Accuses Iran of Human Rights Violations
The UN passed a resolution condemning Iran for human rights violations, including torture and discrimination against minorities, largely supported by Western nations. This resolution highlights…
Concerns of Amnesty International Over Stoning of Four Men in Mashhad
Amnesty International is alarmed by the planned stoning of four men in Mashhad, urging for intervention against this human rights violation. The situation underscores the…
Dubai Report: Return of Iraqi Refugees from Iran to Their Country - 2003-11-22
Iraqi refugees are returning from Iran to Iraq as part of a broader repatriation effort. This situation involves both the Iranian and Iraqi governments and…
International Atomic Energy Agency Still Has Not Reached Agreement on Iran's Nuclear Programs - 2003-11-21
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not reached an agreement on Iran's nuclear program and has postponed discussions. The U.S. ambassador has accused Iran of…
Interview with Parastoo Farrokh about the Anniversary of the Murder of Dariush and Parvaneh - 2003-11-19
Parastoo Farrokh discusses the government's unilateral decision to postpone the commemoration of her parents' murder. The memorial event is scheduled for December 2nd. This situation…
Britain: Soleimanpour Will Not Be Extradited to Argentina - 2003-11-13
The British government has decided not to extradite Hadi Soleimanpour, a former Iranian diplomat accused of involvement in a deadly bombing in Argentina. This decision…
Iranian Government Accuses President Bush of Interference in Middle Eastern Affairs - 2003-11-07
The Iranian government has accused President Bush of meddling in the region by advocating for democratic reforms in Iran and Syria. This accusation follows Bush's…
Iranian Government Assigns Personal Bodyguard and Police Car for Shirin Ebadi's Protection
The Iranian government has taken steps to protect Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi after she received death threats. This highlights the ongoing tensions between…
Mr. Misbahi: The Tehran government was responsible for the 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires
A former Iranian intelligence official testified that the Tehran government was responsible for the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. The Iranian government…
Visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to Iran - 2003-11-04
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Ambeyi Ligabo, has arrived in Iran for a visit from November 4 to November 10 to meet…