October 2003
Radical Students' Letter to Ruling Clerics: Acceptance of the Additional Protocol is Political Suicide
Radical students in Iran have publicly opposed the acceptance of the Additional Protocol to the NPT, labeling it as political suicide. They express concerns over…
Leaders of the Islamic Republic Agree to Sign Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty - 2003-10-29
The leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed to sign the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, pending parliamentary approval. This decision…
Under the Microscope: The Parliament Commission Report on the Murder of Zahra Kazemi - 2003-10-28
The report on the murder of journalist Zahra Kazemi was presented in the Iranian Parliament. Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the implications of this report…
Mohsen Armin: The Judiciary's Action in Sentencing Him to Prison is Unfair
Mohsen Armin, a reformist MP, plans to appeal a six-month prison sentence for allegedly insulting a conservative colleague. He claims he did not commit the…
Under the Microscope: Conference of Donor Countries for the Reconstruction of Iraq - 2003-10-23
The article discusses a conference in Madrid focused on the reconstruction of Iraq, where key issues include the appointment of judges for political crimes and…
Congratulations from 179 Iranian Parliament Members to Shirin Ebadi - 2003-10-16
179 reformist members of the Iranian Parliament congratulated Shirin Ebadi on her Nobel Peace Prize win amidst severe criticism from conservative factions. The letter emphasizes…
Under the Microscope: Reactions of the Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly - Mr. ElBaradei's Visit to Tehran - 2003-10-16
The article discusses the reactions of Iranian parliament members to Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the visit of IAEA Director General Mohamed…
Mohammad Khatami Advises Shirin Ebadi to Consider the Interests of Islam and Iran - 2003-10-14
Mohammad Khatami congratulated Shirin Ebadi on winning the Nobel Peace Prize but advised her to focus on the interests of Islam and Iran. He criticized…
Ms. Shirin Ebadi Arrives in Iran - 2003-10-14
Shirin Ebadi, a prominent human rights advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner, arrived in Iran to a warm welcome from thousands of supporters who called…
Under the Microscope: Totalitarianists in the Seventh Majlis Elections - 2003-10-08
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the political maneuvers of prominent figures like Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Ali Akbar Nategh Nouri to support the right-wing…