September 2003
Former Iranian Diplomat Iraj Sadri Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison in Germany
Iraj Sadri, a former Iranian diplomat, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in Germany for spying on Iranian dissidents. He claimed…
Iran Officially Opens a Border Crossing with Iraq for the First Time
Iran has officially opened a border crossing with Iraq for pilgrims to visit Shia holy sites, following the deaths of nine pilgrims who illegally crossed…
Iran Will Continue Its Nuclear Energy Program, Including Uranium Enrichment - 2003-09-28
Iran has announced its intention to continue its nuclear energy program, including uranium enrichment, despite international concerns. The Iranian government insists that its nuclear facilities…
Arrest of an Iranian on Charges of Attempting to Export Fighter Jet Spare Parts to Iran - 2003-09-25
An Iranian named Serzeik Avazapian was arrested in Florida for attempting to export F-14 fighter jet spare parts to Iran. This action is significant as…
Iran: Kazemi's Family Allowed to Attend Court - 2003-09-25
Iran has allowed the family of Zahra Kazemi, a murdered photojournalist, to attend the trial of the security officer accused of her death. Canadian Foreign…
Under the Microscope: Hunger Strike in Support of Political Prisoners - 2003-09-16
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the phenomenon of hunger strikes in Iran aimed at supporting political prisoners and highlights the pressure Iran faces from the…
Gholamreza Aghazadeh: Iran Remains Committed to the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Gholamreza Aghazadeh reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty while expressing objections to the IAEA's deadline for proving it is not pursuing nuclear weapons. The…
Two Shots Fired at the Residential Area of the British Embassy in Tehran
Two shots were fired at the British Embassy in Tehran, the third such incident this month, following tensions between Iran and Britain due to the…
Iran Will Continue Cooperation with IAEA Observers
Iran's representative at the IAEA, Ali Akbar Salehi, announced that Iran will continue its cooperation with the agency despite conflicting reports suggesting a potential withdrawal…
Hadi Soleimanpour Released on Bail in Britain
Hadi Soleimanpour, the former Iranian ambassador to Argentina, was released on bail in Britain after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a 1994 bombing…
IAEA Vote on Inspections of Iran's Nuclear Facilities - 2003-09-10
The IAEA is set to announce a vote regarding inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities, requiring Iran to disclose information by October 31. Supported by the…
Confessions of the Arrested Journalist During the Attack in Front of the University: Seyed Ebrahim Nabavi - September 9, 2003
Seyed Ebrahim Nabavi, a journalist, was arrested during protests at a university on September 5th. His confessions reveal the government's crackdown on dissent and the…
Iran Says It Will Reappoint Its Ambassador to Britain
Iran plans to reappoint its ambassador to Britain after recalling him in response to the arrest of diplomat Hadi Soleimanpour in Argentina. Soleimanpour is accused…
Return of Morteza Sarmadi from Britain - 2003-09-03
Morteza Sarmadi, the Iranian ambassador to Britain, returned to Tehran due to escalating political tensions linked to the arrest of Hadi Soleimanpour, Iran's former ambassador…
Iran: A Legal System That Fails to Protect Freedom of Expression and Association
The article discusses the legal restrictions and flaws in Iran's judicial system that hinder freedom of expression and association, leading to unfair trials and imprisonment…