July 2002
Due to U.S. Economic Sanctions, Iran Abandons Purchase of 4 European Aircraft
Iran has canceled its plan to buy four Airbus aircraft due to U.S. economic sanctions. Davood Keshavarzian, head of Iran Air, highlighted that these sanctions…
Islamic Republic Accepts UN Human Rights Experts - 2002-07-25
The Iranian government has changed its position and is now willing to accept UN human rights experts into the country. This shift, noted by UN…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Message Regarding the Anti-American March on Friday - 2002-07-20
Ayatollah Khamenei praised a nationwide anti-American march, framing it as a rejection of democratic reforms. He criticized the U.S. for its double standards and interference…
Ayatollah Khamenei: Bush's Recent Statement on Iran Has Backfired - 2002-07-18
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized President Bush's recent statement on Iran, claiming it has united the Iranian people against U.S. intervention. Khatami also condemned Bush's remarks and…
Islamic Participation Front Threatens to Withdraw from Government and Parliament
The Islamic Participation Front has threatened to leave the Iranian government and parliament if conservatives continue to block reforms. This statement, made by Mohammad Reza…
Interview with Ahmad Zeidabadi and Sohrab Sobhani on President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Ahmad Zeidabadi and Sohrab Sobhani discuss President Bush's statement about Iran, providing insights into its implications. The conversation highlights the perspectives of an academic and…
Interview with Bansrin Mohammadi, Sister of Two Imprisoned Brothers of the Islamic Republic - 2002-07-12
Bansrin Mohammadi, the sister of two brothers imprisoned by the Iranian government, is conducting a hunger strike in London to protest their detention. This situation…
Reaction of the Islamic Republic to Ayatollah Taheri's Resignation - 2002-07-12
Ayatollah Taheri resigned, prompting a reaction from the Islamic Republic. The newspaper Nourouz highlighted censorship by using blank pages in response to the news. This…
Support of Parliament Representatives for Ayatollah Taheri - 2002-07-12
Over 100 Iranian lawmakers supported Ayatollah Jalaluddin Taheri after his resignation in protest against the religious extremists' management of the country. His resignation coincided with…