January 2004
International Pressure for the Release of Afsaneh Nowrozi Bears Fruit
International pressure is mounting for the release of Afsaneh Nowrozi, who is accused of murder in a case she claims was self-defense against an attempted…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Denies Visit of US Congressional Officials to Iran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted claims of a planned visit by US congressional officials, despite a senator's announcement of such a trip. This denial…
Interior Minister of the Islamic Republic: There is no chance for holding legitimate elections
The Interior Minister has declared that the disqualification of reformist candidates by the Guardian Council undermines the legitimacy of upcoming elections. President Khatami's negotiations with…
The Islamic Republic is Considering an American Delegation's Visit to Iran - 2004-01-30
The Islamic Republic is considering a visit by a U.S. Congressional delegation, which would be the first since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This follows a…
Under the Microscope: Statements by Iranian Officials Regarding Iran-U.S. Relations - 2004-01-29
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh analyzes Iranian officials' statements on Iran-U.S. relations and discusses Mr. Tajzadeh's views on parliamentary elections and Germany's incentives to the Iranian regime.…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei on the Performance of the Islamic Republic in the Economic Sphere - 2004-01-29
Dr. Siamak Shojaei discusses the economic performance of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the last 25 years. This interview highlights the challenges and developments…
Nigerian Police Arrest Iranian Man on Suspicion of Espionage - 2004-01-29
An Iranian man has been arrested in Nigeria on suspicion of espionage while photographing government buildings, including the Ministry of Defense and the British consulate.…
Iranian Governors Call for Delay in Parliamentary Elections
Iranian governors are urging a postponement of parliamentary elections due to concerns over fairness after the disqualification of many reformist candidates. This situation has led…
Kharrazi: The Claims of Zakeri Are Not Credible - 2004-01-28
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, questioned the credibility of Hamid Reza Zakeri, an Iranian witness set to testify in a German court about alleged connections…
Mohammad Khatami Hopes All Representatives Will Be Approved
President Mohammad Khatami expressed hope that all unfairly disqualified candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections will be approved. The Guardian Council has disqualified a significant…
Governor of Kerman: Investigations into Recent Clashes in Khatunabad Have Begun
Investigations have begun into violent clashes in Khatunabad, resulting in 4 deaths and 25 injuries, sparked by protests from workers at a copper smelting plant…
IRNA: Mohammad Khatami Did Not Accept Resignations of Government Officials - 2004-01-27
President Mohammad Khatami rejected the resignations of several senior officials who protested the disqualification of thousands of candidates for upcoming elections. This situation highlights tensions…
Agreement Between Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mohammad Khatami to Resolve Crisis from Candidate Disqualifications - 2004-01-27
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Mohammad Khatami have reached an agreement to address the political crisis caused by the disqualification of over 3,000 reformist candidates.…
Request for Help from Iranian Refugees Facing Deportation by the Turkish Government - 2004-01-27
Iranian refugees in Turkey are appealing for help as they face deportation after their asylum claims were rejected. They have been in limbo for years,…
Report Shahid: Interview with Dr. Etemad, Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization - 2004-01-27
Dr. Akbar Etemad, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, spoke at a conference about Iran's nuclear activities. Following the conference, he was interviewed by a…
Clashes Between Security Forces and Protesters in Kerman Province - 2004-01-26
Clashes occurred in Babak city, Kerman province, resulting in 4 deaths and 20 injuries during protests by workers over job losses at a copper smelting…
Sunday Night Phone Program, January 25: Conversation with Dr. Mansour Farhang - 2004-01-25
On January 25, 2004, Ibrahim Biparva interviewed Dr. Mansour Farhang, the first Iranian UN representative, discussing various topics. The program allowed listeners to engage directly…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: The Issuance of Abdul Ghani Mazoudi's Verdict Delayed
The verdict for Abdul Ghani Mazoudi's trial has been postponed following the emergence of a spy who alleges he has information linking Mazoudi to Al-Qaeda.…
U.S. Vice President Emphasizes the Need for Democracy in Iran - 2004-01-24
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney called for the Iranian leadership to respond to the public's demand for democracy during a speech at the World Economic…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Spokesperson of Mohamed ElBaradei, Head of the IAEA - 2004-01-23
The spokesperson for the IAEA's head, Mohamed ElBaradei, commented on Iranian President Mohammad Khatami's claims that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons, expressing no surprise.…
Khatami: Iran Has Never Sought to Acquire Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2004-01-22
Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the Iranian President, asserted that Iran has never sought weapons of mass destruction during an interview at the World Economic Forum in…
Attack by Hardliners on Reformists' Gathering in Hamedan - 2004-01-22
A gathering of reformists in Hamedan was violently disrupted by hardliners from the Ansar Hezbollah group, resulting in injuries among attendees, including reformist lawmakers. The…
IAEA Chief Warns Islamic Republic - 2004-01-22
The IAEA chief, Mohamed ElBaradei, has issued a warning to Iran regarding its nuclear inspections, indicating that lack of cooperation could lead to serious repercussions.…
On This Day, January 20: Tehran Released American Hostages - 2004-01-19
On January 20, 1981, Iran released 52 American hostages after a prolonged period of captivity, coinciding with the inauguration of President Reagan. This event marked…
Guardian Council: We Have Begun Reviewing the Cases of Disqualified Candidates
The Guardian Council has started reviewing the cases of candidates disqualified for the upcoming parliamentary elections due to protests from various officials and groups. The…
Telephone Program on the Parliamentary Crisis in Iran - 2004-01-15
The article discusses the growing concern among foreign political analysts regarding the disqualification of reformist candidates in Iran's elections. Voice of America facilitated a telephone…
Khamenei: The Guardian Council Should Reconsider!
Ayatollah Khamenei has urged the Guardian Council to reconsider its mass disqualification of reformist candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, emphasizing the need for a…
Incident Involving Iranian Boeing
An Iranian Boeing 747 heading to Japan made an emergency landing in Beijing due to engine issues and landing gear malfunctions. Fortunately, all passengers and…
France Asks the Islamic Republic of Iran to Release Political Prisoners
France has urged Iran to release political prisoners ahead of parliamentary elections. Dominique de Villepin conveyed this message to Hassan Rouhani in Paris, expressing hope…
Kayhan's Indifference to Khamenei - 2004-01-15
The conservative newspaper Kayhan has downplayed Ali Khamenei's recent remarks about the disqualification of election candidates, marking a shift in its usual practice of prominently…
Guardian Council: We Will Not Surrender to Pressure
The Guardian Council of Iran has refused to reconsider its disqualification of thousands of reformist candidates for the parliamentary elections, asserting its legal and religious…
Islamic Republic State Television: Ayatollah Khamenei has asked the Guardian Council to reconsider its decision
Ayatollah Khamenei has urged the Guardian Council to review its disqualification of reformist candidates, which has led to a political crisis in Iran. The Guardian…
Khamenei Does Not Intervene in Guardian Council's Decision to Disqualify Candidates - 2004-01-12
Ayatollah Khamenei has refused to intervene in the Guardian Council's decision to disqualify reformist candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, stating that legal procedures must…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Solana's Visit to Iran - 2004-01-12
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, visited Iran and met with Islamic Republic leaders, which garnered considerable attention in German media. This visit is…
Sunday Night Phone Program, January 11: Conversation with Dr. Manoochehr Ganji - 2004-01-11
Dr. Manoochehr Ganji discussed key domestic and foreign policy issues in Iran, including the proposed capital change and the disqualification of reformist candidates ahead of…
Flood in Southern Iran - January 10, 2004
A flood in southern Iran has resulted in at least one death, with a 16-year-old boy's body recovered from the waters. Local officials are seeking…
Four Mild Earthquakes Terrify Residents of Khuzestan Province
Four mild earthquakes struck Khuzestan province, causing fear among residents but no reported damages or casualties. This follows a history of seismic activity in the…
Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Iran - 2004-01-10
The foreign ministers of Turkey and Iran met in Tehran to discuss concerns over Kurdish autonomy in Iraq. Abdullah Gul and Kamal Kharrazi emphasized the…
57-Year-Old Man Rescued After 13 Days Under Rubble in Bam
A 57-year-old man was rescued after being trapped for 13 days under rubble in Bam following an earthquake. He survived due to access to water,…
More than 24 small earthquakes shake southwestern Iran
Over 24 small earthquakes have struck southwestern Iran, particularly in Khuzestan province, causing public fear of a major quake like the one that destroyed Bam.…
Amputation of Hand as a Vow Fulfillment!
A 70-year-old farmer in Nishapur amputated his hand to fulfill a vow after his wish was granted. He was successfully treated and underwent surgery to…
Under the Microscope: How the Three-Month Lifting of U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Occurred - 2004-01-07
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses the temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions against Iran after the Bam earthquake and the electoral process for the Islamic Consultative Assembly.…
Iran and Egypt to Resume Diplomatic Relations After 25 Years - 2004-01-06
Iran and Egypt have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after 25 years, as announced by Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi. This decision is expected to…
Relocation of the Capital to a Safer Area in Iran - 2004-01-05
The devastating Bam earthquake has reignited the debate over moving Iran's capital from Tehran to a safer location. Officials are considering Isfahan as a potential…
Iran Prepares Satellite for Launch into Space
Iran's Minister of Defense announced plans to launch a domestically made satellite and rocket within 18 months. This initiative marks Iran's ambition to become the…
Egypt's Request to Iran to Change the Name of Khalid Islambouli Street
Egypt has requested Iran to change the name of a street honoring Khalid Islambouli, Sadat's assassin, as a condition for restoring diplomatic relations severed in…
Rescuers Pull Elderly Woman Alive from Rubble of Her Home
Rescuers successfully saved a 97-year-old woman from the rubble in Bam, eight days after a devastating earthquake. The Iranian government plans to invest over $2…
97-Year-Old Woman from Bam Rescued Alive After 9 Days Under Rubble
A 97-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped for nine days under rubble following an earthquake in Bam. Her survival was attributed to being…
Minister of Information and Security of the Islamic Republic and the Reason for Rejecting the High-Level American Delegation - 2004-01-03
Iran's Minister of Information, Ali Younesi, announced that the country declined a U.S. offer to send a high-level aid delegation due to America's failure to…
Rescue Efforts to Save People in Bam from Death Due to Cold and Hunger
Following a devastating earthquake in Bam, Iran, rescue workers are working to prevent deaths from cold and hunger. The Iranian Red Crescent is distributing essential…
Ali Khamenei Attends Memorial Ceremony for Victims of Bam Earthquake
Ali Khamenei attended a memorial for the victims of the Bam earthquake, which claimed around 30,000 lives. Rescue efforts continue as survivors are being registered…
Memorial Service and Commemoration for Approximately 30,000 Victims of the Bam Earthquake
A memorial service was held in Bam for the victims of the devastating earthquake that killed approximately 30,000 people. Key figures, including Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani…