May 2002
Iran Signs Contract with Two Foreign Banks for Marketing and Selling Iranian Bonds - 2002-05-28
Iran has entered into a contract with a French bank and a German bank to market and sell Iranian bonds internationally for the first time…
Sentence of Those Involved in the Forouhar Murders Reduced
A military court in Iran has reduced the death sentences of two former Ministry of Intelligence officials involved in the murders of political dissidents Dariush…
Outbreak of Mysterious Disease Among Livestock in Iran - 2002-05-25
A mysterious viral disease resembling Ebola has infected over 30% of Iran's livestock in the past year, resulting in at least 20 deaths. The disease…
Supporters of Establishing Relations with the U.S. Face Prosecution
The Iranian judiciary has threatened to prosecute newspapers advocating for relations with the U.S. following Ayatollah Khamenei's condemnation of negotiations as treason. This marks a…
Crash of 2 Military Helicopters in Central Iran - 2002-05-20
Two military helicopters crashed in central Iran during a training exercise, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members. The incident occurred near Isfahan,…
Mohammad Javad Larijani Appointed as International Affairs Advisor to the Judiciary
Mohammad Javad Larijani has been appointed as the International Affairs Advisor to Iran's judiciary by Mahmoud Hashemi. Larijani, a prominent conservative figure and former deputy…
Under the Microscope: Regarding the Secret Contacts of the Islamic Republic with the United States - 2002-05-10
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses recent criticisms of the Supreme Leader's powers and the parliament's approval of a torture ban, alongside claims of secret communications between…
Iran-U.S. Talks Denied
An Iranian parliament member claims secret talks with the U.S. occurred, but both Iran and the U.S. deny this. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and…
Islamic Court Seizes Two Prominent Reformist Newspapers
An Islamic court in Iran has seized two reformist newspapers while sentencing journalist Siamak Pourzand to 8 years in prison. This marks a return to…