May 2004
For the First Time, a Non-Cleric Elected as Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Gholamali Haddad Adel has been elected as the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, marking the first time a non-cleric has held this position since…
Under the Microscope: The First Session of the Seventh Islamic Consultative Assembly and Muqtada al-Sadr's Proposal for Withdrawal - 2004-05-27
The first session of the seventh Islamic Consultative Assembly was held, where Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzed the proceedings and Muqtada al-Sadr's suggestion to withdraw…
The New Iranian Parliament Opens
The new Iranian parliament, largely conservative, opened amid protests and anti-American chants. Reformist Minister Abdolvahed Mousavi Lari criticized the disqualification of reformist candidates, highlighting the…
Interview with Mehrnoush Mousavi by Ebrahim Bi Parva - 2004-05-12
The Iranian Parliament has passed amendments allowing spouses to inherit each other's property. This change is significant as it affects the rights of women in…
Under the Microscope: The Story of the Closure of Imam Khomeini Airport - 2004-05-11
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the closure of Imam Khomeini Airport, the awarding of a prize to a parliamentary figure, and legal changes regarding women's…
Investigation by Iranian Lawmakers Regarding the Closure of the New Tehran Airport - 2004-05-10
Iranian lawmakers are initiating an investigation into the abrupt closure of the new Tehran airport on its opening day, which was enforced by the Revolutionary…
Interview with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi Regarding Two New Laws of the Sixth Islamic Consultative Assembly - 2004-05-09
Dr. Nemat Ahmadi discusses two significant laws passed by the Sixth Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran shortly before its term ended. The laws have also…
Islamic Conservatives Tighten Their Control Over the Islamic Consultative Assembly
Islamic conservatives in Iran have strengthened their dominance in the Islamic Consultative Assembly by winning 37 out of 57 seats in a recent election. Reformists…
Under the Microscope: Upholding the Death Sentence of Aghajari - Approval of the Chief Justice's Circular in Parliament - 2004-05-04
The article discusses the confirmation of the death sentence for Aghajari and the approval of a circular from the Chief Justice in the Iranian Parliament.…
Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly Approves Law Prohibiting Torture in Prisons
Iran's parliament has enacted a law banning torture in prisons, enhancing prisoner rights. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi emphasized the need for humane treatment of detainees.…