July 2004
Report: Statements by the Spokesperson of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a Press Conference - 2004-07-31
Haro Ladeshish, the spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussed the relations between three European governments and Iran during a press conference and…
Turkish Prime Minister Concludes Two-Day Visit to Iran - 2004-07-29
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has wrapped up a two-day visit to Iran, where he addressed concerns over Kurdish rebel activities with Iranian leaders.…
Interview with Morteza Anvari on the Nuclear Activities of the Islamic Republic - 2004-07-28
The London Times reported European concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Dr. Morteza Anvari argues that a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would be detrimental…
Iran's Judiciary Claims Zahra Kazemi's Death Was an Accident
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, was an accident following the acquittal of the only suspect. This…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Possibility of Islamic Republic of Iran's Involvement in the September 11 Tragedy - 2004-07-22
Dr. Mehdi Mozaffari discusses the potential involvement of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the September 11 attacks during an interview with journalist Nasrin Mahdavi.…
Under the Microscope: President Bush's Position on Iran - The Issue of Iran's Involvement in Iraq - 2004-07-20
The article discusses Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh's insights on President Bush's stance towards Iran following revelations about the 9/11 terrorists' transit through Iran. It also…
Iran Rejects President Bush's Statement
Iran has dismissed President Bush's claims regarding its potential involvement in the September 11 attacks, labeling them as unfounded. The U.S. continues to investigate the…
President Bush Accuses the Islamic Republic of Harboring Al-Qaeda Leaders - 2004-07-19
President Bush accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of harboring Al-Qaeda leaders and pursuing nuclear weapons while stating that investigations into Iran's potential involvement in…
Reformist Newspaper Vaghaye Ettefaghieh Suspended
The reformist newspaper 'Vaghaye Ettefaghieh' has been suspended for allegedly spreading falsehoods against the government. Another newspaper, 'Jomhouri', will also halt publication for several weeks.…
WHO Warns of Health Disaster in Darfur
The WHO has issued a warning about an impending health crisis in Darfur, citing cholera and malaria as major threats to displaced populations. Senior officials…
Ibrahim Bi Parva's Interview with Mr. Haeri Regarding the Trial of the Accused in the Zahra Kazemi Case - 2004-07-15
Canada is protesting Iran's refusal to allow Canadian observers in the trial of an accused in the Zahra Kazemi case, summoning its ambassador in response.…
Interview with Dr. Siamak Shojaei on the Fight Against Economic Corruption - 2004-07-14
Dr. Siamak Shojaei discusses the ongoing issues of economic corruption, inflation, and economic organization in Iran, highlighting the comments made by various officials. This conversation…
Saudi Newspaper Report on Khalid al-Harbi's Departure from Tehran - 2004-07-14
Khalid al-Harbi, a suspected Al-Qaeda militant, was given an ultimatum by the Iranian government to either surrender to Saudi authorities or face expulsion. He eventually…
Interview with Mansour Farhang Regarding Ahmad Chalabi's Visit to Iran - 2004-07-12
Ahmad Chalabi is planning a visit to Iran soon, coinciding with the interim Iraqi government's request to renegotiate their agreement with Iran. This visit and…
Editorial: President Bush on Democracy in the Middle East
President Bush emphasized the importance of democracy in the Middle East during a speech in Turkey, highlighting its role in achieving justice. He acknowledged skepticism…
Iran Confirms Engagement with Turkish Kurdish Rebel Fighters - 2004-07-07
Iran has confirmed military clashes with Turkish Kurdish rebels, resulting in casualties on both sides. This conflict arises amid concerns from both Iran and Turkey…
Kofi Annan Warns About Ongoing Crisis in Sudan - 2004-07-06
Kofi Annan has warned that the crisis in Darfur poses a significant threat to regional stability and could escalate if violence against civilians continues. He…
Interview with Mr. Younes Jabari Regarding the Attack on Peyman Piran's Home in Tehran - 2004-07-06
The Iranian security forces attacked the home of Peyman Piran, a member of the National Union of Students. Younes Jabari, a fellow member of the…
Interview of Mahtab Farid with Prince Reza Pahlavi - 2004-07-05
Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks with Mahtab Farid about significant political issues including the trial of Saddam Hussein and U.S. President Bush's comments on Iran's nuclear…
Rwanda Opens Its Borders to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda has reopened its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo to reduce tensions over accusations of Rwandan support for Congolese rebels. This move follows…
Kofi Annan: Sudan Must Immediately Disarm Arab Militias
Kofi Annan has called on Sudan to disarm Arab militias responsible for violence against Sudanese blacks in Darfur. This statement followed his meeting with President…
Russian Officials Say One of the Organizers of Last Week's Rebel Attack in Ingushetia Has Been Killed - 2004-07-03
Russian authorities announced the death of Abu Kutibeh, an organizer of a recent rebel attack in Ingushetia, during a police operation. This incident highlights ongoing…
Under the Microscope: Coverage of Saddam's Trial by Arabic-Language Media of the Islamic Republic - 2004-07-02
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes how Arabic-language media in Iran reported on Saddam Hussein's trial while also highlighting the worsening relations between Iran and Britain.…