August 2002
Mohammad Khatami Calls for More Powers for the President
Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, is seeking to enhance presidential powers through a new bill amidst internal opposition. He acknowledges the failure to…
The Islamic Republic Granted Women the Right to Divorce
The Iranian Parliament has passed a bill allowing women to request divorce, a significant change from the previous law that only permitted men to initiate…
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji on the Rejection of Parliamentary Bills
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses the implications of the Guardian Council's rejection of parliamentary legislation. This highlights ongoing tensions between legislative authority and oversight bodies in…
How Many Al-Qaeda Members Have Been in Iran?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld claims Iran has allowed Al-Qaeda members to enter its territory and has not handed over detained members to the…
Khatami: Iran Will Not Intervene in Afghanistan's Internal Affairs - 2002-08-13
Iran's President Khatami announced that Iran will not interfere in Afghanistan's internal matters and will not harbor Taliban or al-Qaeda fugitives. He emphasized Iran's commitment…
Interview with Seyyed Mohammad Seyf Zadeh - 2002-08-09
Seyyed Mohammad Seyf Zadeh, a defense attorney in Iran, spoke about his and five other lawyers' convictions for political and press-related activities. They have faced…
Iran's Reformist Parliament Condemns Suppression of Dissent - 2002-08-05
Iran's reformist parliament has condemned the ongoing suppression of dissent by conservative courts, warning that it could lead to a national crisis. The statement highlights…