March 2004
Ahmad Batebi, Imprisoned Student, in Poor Physical Condition
Ahmad Batebi, a student imprisoned in Iran, is reported to be in poor health, with his family's requests for medical treatment denied by authorities. He…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Iran Hosts the Largest Population of Refugees in the World - 2004-03-30
Over 4,000 Iraqi refugees have returned to Iraq from Iran with UN assistance, leaving slightly more than 200,000 Iraqis still in Iran. The report highlights…
Official Death Toll from Bam Earthquake Announced as 26,271
The Iranian government has officially revised the death toll from the Bam earthquake to 26,271, significantly lower than earlier estimates of 41,000. This revision comes…
UN Inspectors Have Arrived in Iran to Visit Nuclear Facilities - 2004-03-27
UN inspectors have arrived in Iran to assess nuclear facilities, following a two-week delay by the Islamic Republic in protest of an IAEA resolution. Reports…
The State of the Press in Iran Last Year - 2004-03-21
Ma'shoullah Shams al-Va'izin discusses the challenges faced by the press in Iran over the past year, including the situation of imprisoned journalists. The interview highlights…
Interview with Dr. Siamak Shojaei on the Economic Record of the Islamic Republic - 2004-03-18
Dr. Siamak Shojaei discusses the economic performance of the Islamic Republic as the year concludes, responding to questions from a journalist and the audience. This…
ElBaradei: Iran is Fully Cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Mohamed ElBaradei of the IAEA stated that Iran is fully cooperating with the agency following discussions with President Bush. Despite previous delays in inspections, a…
Mohammad Khatami Withdraws Two Proposals to Limit the Power of Hardliners
Mohammad Khatami has retracted two proposals intended to curb the influence of hardliners in Iran's political landscape. This decision comes after a significant disqualification of…
Negotiations between Mohamed ElBaradei and President Bush Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program - 2004-03-17
Mohamed ElBaradei is meeting with President Bush to discuss Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the importance of cooperation to alleviate suspicions of weapon development. Iran insists…
Explosive Celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri Shake Tehran
On the night of Chaharshanbe Suri, powerful explosions in Tehran reflect youth's frustration with the current political situation. Despite government attempts to control celebrations by…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: IAEA Resolution Against Iran - 2004-03-16
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors has passed a resolution against Iran, prompting an interview with Dr. Mozaffari to discuss its implications. This…
Colin Powell: Iran Should Not Withhold Key Information About Its Nuclear Program
Colin Powell has warned Iran against withholding information about its nuclear program, emphasizing that the international community will not tolerate efforts to develop nuclear weapons.…
Japan has asked Iran to respect the IAEA resolution
Japan has urged Iran to comply with an IAEA resolution requiring it to provide details of its nuclear program by June. This statement coincided with…
Inspections of Iran's Nuclear Program to Resume
The IAEA announced that inspections of Iran's nuclear program will resume on March 27 after Iran agreed to allow UN inspectors back into the country.…
IAEA Expresses Deep Concern Over Iran's Nuclear Program - 2004-03-08
The IAEA has voiced serious concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program, rejecting Iran's call to cease inspections. Mohamed ElBaradei emphasized the need for transparency from both…
Under the Microscope: Opposition of Some Shia Members of the Governing Council to the Interim Constitution of Iraq - 2004-03-05
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the tensions between republicanism and Islamism in Iran's constitution and highlights the dissent among Shia members of the Iraqi Governing…
Interview with Mohsen Sazgara about the Seventh Majlis Elections - 2004-03-03
Mohsen Sazgara discusses the Seventh Majlis elections and the future political landscape of Iran. The interview highlights the significance of these elections in shaping the…
Iran's U-23 Football Team Arrives in Malaysia
Iran's U-23 football team has arrived in Malaysia to compete in the Olympic qualifying matches for the 2004 Athens Olympics. They will face Malaysia in…