January 2004
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.…
Under the Microscope: Rejection of the Urgent Three-Article Bill by the Guardian Council
The Guardian Council has rejected an urgent three-article bill proposed by the Iranian Parliament. Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses this rejection and comments on U.S. Vice…
Under the Microscope: European Officials' Concerns About the Electoral Situation in Iran - 2004-01-23
European officials are expressing concerns regarding the electoral situation in Iran, particularly in light of recent meetings with Iranian officials and statements made by Ahmad…
Under the Microscope: President Bush's Annual Report - 2004-01-21
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses President Bush's annual report focusing on U.S. domestic and foreign policy, alongside ongoing protests by Iranian Parliament members. This highlights the…
Under the Microscope: Meeting of Iranian Governors with Ayatollah Khamenei - 2004-01-13
Iranian governors met with Ayatollah Khamenei to protest the Guardian Council's disqualification of numerous parliamentary candidates. Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh analyzes this meeting, highlighting its…
Dara Nouraldin: The People of Iraq Must Decide the Fate of Saddam Hussein - 2004-01-10
Dara Nouraldin, an Iraqi Governing Council member, criticized the U.S. for recognizing Saddam Hussein as a prisoner of war without consulting Iraqi leaders. He emphasized…
Under the Microscope: Widespread Rejection of Reformist Candidates' Qualifications for Parliament
The program discusses the rejection of reformist candidates for the Iranian parliament, alongside commentary on U.S.-Iran relations and aid to earthquake victims. Dr. Nourizadeh highlights…
Under the Microscope: Uncontrollable Revenues and Financial Resources of Iranian Nationalists - 2004-01-08
Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh analyzes the financial resources of Iranian nationalists and the impact of regional political changes after Saddam Hussein's fall. This discussion is…
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.…
Rescue and Relief Operations in Bam Should Not Have Been Handed Over to the Military
Dr. Nourbala, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent, criticized the decision to hand over rescue operations in Bam to the military, arguing it undermined…
Under the Microscope: March 1st Elections for the Seventh Islamic Consultative Assembly; Islamic Government Websites Against Reformists
The article discusses the upcoming elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and highlights a request from 140 lawmakers to curb internet propaganda against reformist figures.…
Under the Microscope: U.S. Sanctions on Iran Lifted for Three Months
U.S. sanctions on Iran have been temporarily lifted for three months, as discussed by Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh. This development includes the transfer of foreign…