December 2002
Mr. Abdi Admitted Mistake in Court Today
Abbas Abdi, an Iranian reformist, is on trial for allegedly selling polling information to Gallup, with the prosecution labeling Gallup as a CIA branch. Abdi's…
President Bush's Message on the Opening of the New Persian Radio 'Farda' December 20, 2002
President Bush welcomed the opening of the new Persian radio station 'Farda' and emphasized the need for more uncensored information for the Iranian people. He…
Iran Firmly Rejects Claims of Attempting to Produce Nuclear Weapons - 2002-12-15
Iran has rejected allegations of developing nuclear weapons and insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi emphasized that the facilities…
Ban on Two Films in Iran and Israel - 2002-12-14
Two films have been banned in Iran and Israel, reflecting the political tensions in both countries. The Iranian film "Women's Prison" and the Israeli film…
Iran Has Repeatedly Rejected Invitations for International Visits
The U.S. has accused Iran of having an active nuclear weapons program based on new satellite images. Iran denies these allegations and claims to have…
Ayatollah Khamenei: The Necessity of Attracting Investments and Increasing Investor Confidence
Ayatollah Khamenei has emphasized the importance of attracting investments and boosting investor confidence, urging the government to take action. Economist Dr. Siamak Shojaei raises concerns…
Mohammad Reza Khatami: If the Government Does Not Listen to Students' Demands, They Will Become Disheartened and Seek Another Government
Mohammad Reza Khatami warns that the Iranian government must address student demands or risk losing their support. Students are protesting against the death sentence of…
Hardliners Attack Opposition Students in Iran - 2002-12-09
Hardliners in Tehran attacked protesting students at Amir Kabir University, injuring two, after a speaker criticized the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The protests are part of…
On the Anniversary of December 7, Iranian Police Used Batons and Tear Gas
On December 7, Iranian police clashed with thousands of protesters in Tehran, using batons and tear gas to suppress demands for political reform. At least…