February 2004
The National Budget Law Approved
The Iranian parliament approved the national budget for 1383 (2004) at over 100 billion tomans, focusing on increased borrowing, foreign trade liberalization, and healthcare expansion.…
Los Angeles Report: Opinions of Various Writers and Researchers on the Parliamentary Elections - 2004-02-27
The article presents opinions from various writers and researchers about the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran. This discussion is significant as it reflects the political…
Shirin Ebadi: The Gap Between the Tehran Government and the People of Iran is Widening
Shirin Ebadi highlights the increasing disconnect between the Iranian government and its citizens due to low voter turnout in parliamentary elections. Despite this, she advocates…
Gholamali Haddad Adel: The New Parliament Does Not Intend to Go Back
Gholamali Haddad Adel, a prominent conservative figure, claims that the new parliament will not reverse reforms made by the reformists. The counting of votes is…
Under the Microscope: The Reflection of Iran's Elections in International Circles - 2004-02-23
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the resignation of Fatemeh Haqiqatjou from the sixth parliament and the implications of the upcoming seventh parliament elections in Iran.…
Conservatives Claim Victory Following Friday's Elections in Iran - 2004-02-23
Conservatives in Iran are claiming victory after the recent parliamentary elections, which saw significant boycott participation from reformists. Unofficial results show conservatives winning the majority…
Rise of Religious Conservatives in Iran to Control Parliament
Iran's religious conservatives appear poised to gain control of the parliament following controversial elections, potentially signaling the end of the reformist movement. Voter turnout was…
Islamic Consultative Assembly Elections and German Media: Nasrin Mahdavi - 2004-02-21
The article examines the German media's portrayal of the Islamic Consultative Assembly elections in Iran, highlighting the international scrutiny of Iran's political processes. It emphasizes…
Under the Microscope: Results of Friday's Elections and Disagreements Between the President and the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council - 2004-02-21
The program discusses the results of the recent parliamentary elections and highlights a disagreement between President Khatami and Secretary Rouhani over the closure of two…
Political Activists Told VOA Persian That Many Polling Stations in Major Cities Were Almost Empty - 2004-02-20
Voting for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is ongoing in Iran amid widespread disqualification of reformist candidates, leading to calls for a boycott. Despite reports of…
Under the Microscope: The Parliament's Goals in Controlling the Integrity Seekers - 2004-02-20
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the Iranian Parliament's strategies to manage integrity seekers, the involvement of notable figures in elections, and the recent trend of…
U.S. Senate Considers Iranian Parliamentary Elections Full of Violations and Corruption
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution condemning the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran for being corrupt and undemocratic, led by Senator Sam Brownback. This…
The U.S. Expresses Concern Over Iran's Parliamentary Elections - 2004-02-19
The U.S. has raised concerns about the upcoming Iranian parliamentary elections, fearing they will not reflect the people's will due to disqualifications of reformist candidates.…
Interview with Dr. Darvishpour Regarding Activities Against Elections - 2004-02-18
Ibrahim Biparva interviews Dr. Darvishpour about the Solidarity Movement's opposition to the seventh Majlis elections in Iran. This movement seeks to challenge the legitimacy of…
Under the Microscope: The Letter of Protesting Representatives to Khamenei - 2004-02-18
The article discusses a letter from protesting representatives of the Iranian parliament to Ayatollah Khamenei, addressing significant political concerns. Additionally, it touches on a major…
Latest Statements from the President of Iran - 2004-02-17
The President of Iran has made recent statements encouraging public participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This is significant as it reflects the government's efforts…
Under the Microscope: Election Fraud in Parliament - Production and Export of Enriched Uranium - 2004-02-16
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses concerns about election fraud in Iran's parliamentary elections, comments from Khamal Kharrazi on enriched uranium production and export, and the…
Khatami: People Should Participate in the Islamic Consultative Assembly Elections
Former President Mohammad Khatami has called on Iranians to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections despite the disqualification of many reformist candidates. He warns that…
Mahdi Karroubi Considers Elections Unfair but Will Participate
Mahdi Karroubi, despite deeming the elections unfair, will participate in the parliamentary elections, believing that reformist presence is crucial. Many reformist parties are boycotting due…
Report on the Majlis Elections in Iran - 2004-02-14
The article discusses the Majlis elections in Iran, highlighting the coverage by a Voice of America reporter. This event is significant as it reflects the…
Under the Microscope: The Reflection of Prince Charles' Visit to Iran, Division Among Government Reformists - 2004-02-10
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the implications of Prince Charles' visit to Iran and highlights the divisions among reformist groups regarding their stance on upcoming…
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Says His Government Will Hold Parliamentary Elections on Schedule
The Iranian President announced that parliamentary elections will proceed as scheduled despite significant protests from reformist leaders over the disqualification of many candidates. Khatami and…
Dubai Report on Parliamentary Elections in Iran - 2004-02-07
The Voice of America reports on the ongoing crisis surrounding the parliamentary elections in Iran, highlighting the latest updates. This situation involves the Iranian government…
Under the Microscope: The End of the Sit-in by Resigned Representatives and the Goals of Kamal Kharrazi's Trip to Lebanon - 2004-02-06
The sit-in by resigned Iranian parliament representatives has concluded, and Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the implications of this event alongside the goals of Foreign…
Report by Shahid: End of Sit-in and Political Fasting of Protest Representatives
Protesting representatives in the Iranian Parliament have ended their sit-in and political fasting. This event is reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid and highlights the ongoing…
Weekly Discussion, February 5, 2004: End of the Sit-In by Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
On February 5, 2004, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly ended their sit-in protest. The discussion featured insights from Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi and Dr.…
The Sit-In Protest of Representatives, Mohsen Younesi - 2004-02-05
After the disqualification of a significant number of parliament members, some representatives staged a sit-in and a political fast, questioning the motives behind their actions…
Khamenei: Parliamentary Elections Will Not Be Delayed - 2004-02-05
Ayatollah Khamenei confirmed that the parliamentary elections in Iran will proceed as scheduled, despite calls for a review of disqualified reformist candidates. This decision comes…
Report by VOA Special Correspondent on Resignation of Members of Parliament - 2004-02-04
Several members of the Iranian Parliament have announced their collective resignation, highlighting potential political turmoil. This event is significant as it reflects ongoing discontent within…
Report from Shahid: Reflection of the News on the Resignation of Iranian Parliament Members in France - 2004-02-03
The article highlights the recent developments concerning the resignation of Iranian parliament members, as reported by a correspondent in France. This situation is significant as…
Under the Microscope: The Resignation of 125 Members of Parliament and Its International Reflection - 2004-02-02
Around 125 members of the Iranian parliament have resigned, submitting their requests individually to the Speaker. This mass resignation has garnered attention in international media,…
Islamic Participation Front Boycotts Parliamentary Elections
The Islamic Participation Front has decided to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing concerns over fairness and the disqualification of their candidates. This decision comes…
Reflection of Iran's Parliamentary Crisis in Egyptian Press - 2004-02-02
The article discusses how the ongoing parliamentary crisis in Iran is being reported and analyzed by the Egyptian media. This situation involves the Iranian government…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Reflection of the Parliamentary Sit-in in German Newspapers - 2004-02-02
Nasrin Mahdavi reports on how the parliamentary crisis in Iran and the ongoing power struggle are being covered in German newspapers. This reflects international media…
French Weekly Reports on Sit-in of Iranian Parliament Representatives - 2004-02-01
Iranian parliament representatives are staging a sit-in, as reported by the French weekly 'Le Point'. This event highlights ongoing political tensions within Iran's legislative body.…